On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the thirty-fifth state in the Union. The land that formed the new state formerly constituted part of Virginia. The two areas had diverged culturally from their first years of European settlement, as small…

By David Vergun Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; four represented New York.   The New York delegates …

The Statue of Liberty arrived at its permanent home on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor on June 19, 1885, aboard the French frigate Isere. A gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United…

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry seized cocaine valued at more than $984,000 in two separate enforcement actions. The most seizure occurred on Saturday, June 13, at Camino Real Bridge in Eagle…

On June 18, 1812, President James Madison was authorized by a declaration of war against Great Britain to use military forces, which marked the beginning of the War of 1812. Frustrated by Britain’s maritime practices and support of Native American…

WASHINGTON — Air and Marine Operations will execute comprehensive security capabilities as NASCAR makes history by hosting the inaugural auto race on an active military installation at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego in California, home to the San Diego Air…

Drone Dominance Program Gauntlet Phase II qualifiers concluded last week at Camp Grayling, Michigan. This high-stakes test pitted 49 companies and 79 unique unmanned aerial systems against rigorous mission scenarios, including long-range strikes and close-quarters tactical assaults. Each company brought…