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Almost a month ago on August 26, 2021, 13 US Service members were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan. Among the 13 that were killed was Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, 20 of Jackson.

We are all busy so I have done the hard work for you. I have searched the internet and come up with the top 3 things you should know today, 8/31/2021

To help with a homeport move, the USS Theodore Roosevelt is acting as a huge ferry for the vehicles owned by the sailors and their families.

I found this YouTube video montage of military movies, and it's a great watch for Memorial Day.

Gravity Industries is the maker of the jet suits, and they are working with the British Marines with the hopes of a sale. A big sale, I'm certain.

This story about a dog who's excellent hearing served as an aircraft radar detector for a group of young soldiers has gone untold...until now.

An Abbeville native, Katlon Broussard, is working hard to keep our world safe.

The terror attack on the barracks was later found to be sponsored by Iran, and as a result a lawsuit was filed against Iran in 2016

Lafayette's Greg Leblanc was so close to this monstrous C-17 plane yesterday that you can almost see what color the pilot's eye are!

The sculpture is a life-sized depiction of a woman in full military combat gear crouched down next to a military service dog.

Guillen's family hasn't been able to hold a funeral for her yet because they are still waiting for her remains.

Paws of War is an organization that helps service members bring home dogs they've befriended in war-torn areas, and their latest mission is to save Harley.

Veterans of America's longest war are torn as the U.S. signs a potentially historic peace accord with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

My initial thought was "no way"; but then I gave it more consideration, and even reached out to my Army buddies.

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11th, and to honor those who have fought for our freedom there are many Veterans Day events happening around Acadiana.

The US Postal Service is the only authorized carrier to deliver to military bases overseas, and here is their holiday deadline schedule.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Drake Forness, we salute you! Thank you for volunteering to stand between us and those who threaten our democracy.

If you buy this aircraft (for a cool $8.5M) you'd be able to get from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in 2 minutes and 24 seconds, give-or-take.

What's really cool about this one is how involved the classmates become in the whole thing - it appears that they are very happy for their friend!

Every school year we see a few funny and creative high school Senior pictures go viral. This time a student's Senior pictures have gone viral, but for a very different reason.