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Thomas Staggs puts his hand on the casket of his friend, former Army Pfc. Thomas Bernard Winn, during his funeral on April 17, 2019, at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville. Winn died April 2 at age 65. The state was unable to identify any relatives, so the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs worked with local charities to bury Winn with full military honors and to provide a funeral. <br>Alex Juan/Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Thomas Staggs puts his hand on the casket of his friend, former Army Pfc. Thomas Bernard Winn, during his funeral on April 17, 2019, at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville. Winn died April 2 at age 65. The state was unable to identify any relatives, so the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs worked with local charities to bury Winn with full military honors and to provide a funeral. <br>Alex Juan/Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Texas' formalized program that also invites the public to veterans' funerals is among many efforts by states and organizations to bury vets with full military honors, in some cases when no one is available to coordinate ceremonies on their behalf, such as family members.

President Donald Trump exits Air Force One with first lady Melania Trump after landing at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Saturday, May 25, 2019. <br>Christian Lopez/Stars and Stripes
President Donald Trump exits Air Force One with first lady Melania Trump after landing at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Saturday, May 25, 2019. <br>Christian Lopez/Stars and Stripes

Pomp, pageantry expected to dominate Trump’s second state visit to Japan

There will be many symbolic moments during President Donald Trump’s second state visit to Japan, which kicked off with the arrival of Air Force One at a Tokyo airport Saturday evening and is expected to run through Tuesday.

West Point cadets hug each other at the end of graduation ceremonies at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, May 25, 2019, in West Point, N.Y. <br>Julius Constantine Motal/AP
West Point cadets hug each other at the end of graduation ceremonies at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, May 25, 2019, in West Point, N.Y. <br>Julius Constantine Motal/AP

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Mike Pence says West Point grads should expect to see combat

Vice President Mike Pence told the most diverse graduating class in the history of the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday that the world is "a dangerous place" and they should expect to see combat.

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Japanese business leaders Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Tokyo.<br>Evan Vucci/AP
President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Japanese business leaders Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Tokyo.<br>Evan Vucci/AP

Trump downplays North Korean missile tests

President Donald Trump is downplaying recent North Korean missile tests, tweeting from Tokyo that they're not a concern for him — even though they are for Japan.


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Free food and Memorial Day deals for active-duty military and veterans

While Memorial Day is for honoring military personnel who died in service, businesses across the nation are showing veterans and active-duty military personnel a little love to thank them for their service.

U.S. national security adviser John Bolton, seen here in Feburary at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., told reporters in Tokyo on Saturday, May 25, 2019, that a series of short-range missile tests by North Korea last month were a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.<br>April Wickes/U.S. Air Force
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Bolton: North Korea issues at top of list for Trump’s state visit to Japan

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In this April 23, 2018, file photo, Stan Lee, left, and Keya Morgan arrive at the world premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War" in Los Angeles. Morgan, the former business manager of Lee has been arrested on elder abuse charges involving the late comic book icon. Los Angeles police say Morgan was taken into custody in Arizona early Saturday, May 25, 2019, on an outstanding arrest warrant. Morgan was charged earlier this month with felony allegations of theft, embezzlement, forgery or fraud against an elder adult, and false imprisonment of an elder adult.<br>Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File

Stan Lee's former manager arrested on elder abuse charges

A former business manager of Stan Lee was arrested Saturday on elder abuse charges involving the late comic book legend.

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President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Japanese business leaders Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Tokyo.<br>Evan Vucci/AP

Trump downplays North Korean missile tests

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An F-35A takes off during a combat exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on May 1, 2019.<br>R. Nial Bradshaw/U.S. Air Force

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Afghans stand over bodies of civilians during a demonstration in Nangarhar province east of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Afghan officials said at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, were killed mistakenly in an Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province.<br>Mohammad Anwar Danishyar/AP

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An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, provincial officials said Saturday.

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A burnt-out shell of a pick-up truck lies on the forecourt of a closed Puma Energy Holdings gas station in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Jan. 17, 2019. <br>Cynthia R MatonhodzeBloomberg

Zimbabwe has little to show for $27 billion investment

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In this April 23, 2018, file photo, Stan Lee, left, and Keya Morgan arrive at the world premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War" in Los Angeles. Morgan, the former business manager of Lee has been arrested on elder abuse charges involving the late comic book icon. Los Angeles police say Morgan was taken into custody in Arizona early Saturday, May 25, 2019, on an outstanding arrest warrant. Morgan was charged earlier this month with felony allegations of theft, embezzlement, forgery or fraud against an elder adult, and false imprisonment of an elder adult.<br>Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File

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A former business manager of Stan Lee was arrested Saturday on elder abuse charges involving the late comic book legend.

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President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Japanese business leaders Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Tokyo.<br>Evan Vucci/AP

Trump downplays North Korean missile tests

President Donald Trump is downplaying recent North Korean missile tests, tweeting from Tokyo that they're not a concern for him — even though they are for Japan.

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An F-35A takes off during a combat exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on May 1, 2019.<br>R. Nial Bradshaw/U.S. Air Force

Utah-based F-35A squadron deploys to US base in Italy

A squadron of F-35A jet fighters from Hill Air Force Base in Utah has deployed to Aviano Air Base in Italy.

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Afghans stand over bodies of civilians during a demonstration in Nangarhar province east of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Afghan officials said at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, were killed mistakenly in an Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province.<br>Mohammad Anwar Danishyar/AP

Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan

An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, provincial officials said Saturday.

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A burnt-out shell of a pick-up truck lies on the forecourt of a closed Puma Energy Holdings gas station in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Jan. 17, 2019. <br>Cynthia R MatonhodzeBloomberg

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Rows of crosses mark 2,289 graves on 42 acres of land at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Aisne, France. The official military cemetery is located at the foot of the village of Belleau, which Marines successfully took over from the Germans in World War I.<br>Lisa R. Strickland/USMC
Rows of crosses mark 2,289 graves on 42 acres of land at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Aisne, France. The official military cemetery is located at the foot of the village of Belleau, which Marines successfully took over from the Germans in World War I.<br>Lisa R. Strickland/USMC

World War I soldier killed in France remembered 100-plus years later

U.S. Army Pvt. Edward H. Lemieux died 100 years ago, but relatives who came after him still think of their family hero. The soldier, who was born and raised in the City of Plattsburgh, was one of the 7,000 U.S. casualties the World War I Battle of Saint-Mihiel in France in 1918.

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup transits the Puget Sound as it returns to its homeport of Naval Station Everett in 2018.<br>Jonathan Jiang/U.S. Navy
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup transits the Puget Sound as it returns to its homeport of Naval Station Everett in 2018.<br>Jonathan Jiang/U.S. Navy
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Walter "Tiger" Mayberry, 1915-1944.<br>TNS

Florida football legend Tiger Mayberry died in Japanese POW camp

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