Military BYU licenses new device to be used by Defense Dept. Brigham Young University chemistry professor Milton Lee's latest invention is fulfilling his "Star Trek" dreams. Instead of fighting shape-shifting monsters or telepathic Talosians, Lee's device, modeled after the Star Fleet tricorder that can scan an area for contaminants, is nearly ready for use by the Department of Defense to fight terrorists and more. Five Years at War: Provo participates in nationwide vigil To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq, dozens of Utahns gathered at the Historic Utah County Courthouse on Wednesday to remember fallen soldiers. Local vet donates Web cam VFW officer hopes camera will help families with soldiers in Iraq, elsewhere Brittani Lusk A generation of veterans who had to wait weeks to get letters while in Vietnam and Germany wants to help Utah County soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan connect with their families in real time, not just on crinkled paper. Army reservist pinned with Bronze Star for his work in Iraq Army Reserve Spec. Scott Baird may never know the effects his initiative to streamline and organize ammunition and supply protocols within his division had during his deployment to Iraq. Though he didn't pull a comrade from a burning vehicle or defend his unit from a road-side ambush, his actions may have led to better prepared units in the field or ultimately saved American lives. Hand-to-hand combat in the trenches of Korea Editor's note: This is the sixth in a series about Bert Gividen. Be aware that the following episode in rated "R" for violence. Bert Gividen describes vividly an episode of hand-to-hand combat in the bunkers and trenches of Korea. As readers may remember, there were negotiations at the Panmunjom on Korea's 38th parallel. But North Korean negotiators suddenly left the negotiating table in a huff, and all negotiations came to a halt. The war was back on again. I was by now an experienced veteran. By this time, with more intensity than ever, both sides of the war had been fortifying positions and digging in. Supplies were plentiful. Hand-to-hand combat in the trenches of Korea Editor's note: This is the sixth in a series about Bert Gividen. Be aware that the following episode in rated "R" for violence. Bert Gividen describes vividly an episode of hand-to-hand combat in the bunkers and trenches of Korea. As readers may remember, there were negotiations at the Panmunjom on Korea's 38th parallel. But North Korean negotiators suddenly left the negotiating table in a huff, and all negotiations came to a halt. The war was back on again. I was by now an experienced veteran. By this time, with more intensity than ever, both sides of the war had been fortifying positions and digging in. Supplies were plentiful. Students urge lawmakers to close public schools for Veterens Day Some high school students urged lawmakers Friday to pass a bill to close public schools in observance of Veterans Day. Recounting war memories beneficial: Vets - Bert Gividen Pt. 5 - 11.24 Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series about Bert Gividen, of Orem. Should veterans of combat speak or write about their experiences? Gividen describes how he dealt with that question. Recounting war memories beneficial: Recounting war memories beneficial Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series about Bert Gividen, of Orem. Should veterans of combat speak or write about their experiences? Gividen describes how he dealt with that question. Dependents of veterans may get tuition waiver Even with a master's degree, the only diploma hanging on Jack Wiseman's wall is his honorary high-school diploma. There are 61 items tagged with Military. You can view all our tags in the Tag Cloud |