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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) welcomed 100 new citizens Monday during a naturalization ceremony at the Texas Capitol. The ceremony also celebrated the 188th anniversary of the independence of the state of Texas. The USCIS said the citizenship candidates came from 36 different countries. Some of the new citizens also […]
Kim Jong-un at a factory ceremony and Black History Month in the US: photos of the day – Thursday The Guardian Source link
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Dierig stepped into his most significant role yet at Hurlburt Field, marking a milestone in his 23-year career. Dierig assumed leadership of the 1st Special Operations Wing during an official change of command ceremony at the Freedom Hanger on Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. […]
U.S. Army Col. George Plys, deputy Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673rd Air Base Wing commander, speaks at the African American/Black History Month opening ceremony at the Arctic Warrior Event Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 2, 2024. Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two bombs exploded minutes apart Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. drone strike in 2020, officials in Iran said, killing at least 103 people as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. No one […]
This year, Rear Adm. John Menoni, Acting Commander, Navy Installations Command, held the honor and privilege of being the guest speaker for the event held at the Navy Memorial plaza and visitor center in Washington D.C. on 11 Nov. The Navy Memorial plaza resonated with pride as the Navy Band played, the Honor Guard took […]
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Chris, always wonderful to be with you, but especially on this day, with this group, on this occasion. Senator Coons has been extraordinary in his devotion to Africa, in his devotion to the relationship, the partnership between the United States and Africa – a […]
We all know someone who has served in America’s armed forces. If you served, we thank you. In honor of all who served, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners, Douglas County Veterans Service Office and the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation invite you to a Veterans Day ceremony to honor our American heroes. The event […]
The end section of a balance beam is pictured. The 2022 incident was widely viewed on social media and condemned by many, including U.S. gymnast Simone Biles. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images The end section of a balance beam is pictured. The 2022 incident was widely viewed on social media and condemned […]
Footage showed the official appearing to snub the girl, the only Black gymnast in a medal lineup. Ireland’s gymnastics federation has apologised for the allegedly racist treatment of a young Black gymnast who was skipped by an official handing out medals to a row of girls last year. Footage posted on social media last week […]