by Melissa Benson | Jun 2, 2011 | Topics
Going out to cover a story can often involve more than you anticipate-a change in the story, a source not showing up, the P.R. people hassling you away from what you need. One thing I have found especially important in being prepared is always stocking your camera bag...
by Melissa Benson | May 31, 2011 | National Security
ARLINGTON, Va. — Ray Capouch, a Marine Corps veteran, has a Memorial Day tradition. He comes each year to meet Bob Dole, the former senator from Kansas, at the ampitheater behind the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. But this year–his sixth trip to Arlington...
by Melissa Benson | May 11, 2011 | National Security
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Marine Corps paid tribute to one of its own Tuesday at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, gave the department’s highest award for valor to Gunnery Sergeant Brian Blonder. “For his actions, Gunny Blonder will be...
by Melissa Benson | May 5, 2011 | National Security
Almost 60 years after his death, a Korean War veteran received an honor his family says is long overdue. President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Pfc. Anthony Kaho’ohanohano at the White House Monday. More than 20 family members flew from Hawaii for...
by Melissa Benson | May 3, 2011 | National Security, Topics
WASHINGTON — The Veterans Health Administration is putting patients at risk of hepatitis and HIV by its slow and secretive response to a series of incidents in which medical instruments were improperly sanitized at facilities around the country, irate members of...
