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Australia Names First Woman to Lead Its Army

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will make history in July as the first woman to lead Australia's Army. Her appointment marks a milestone in the country's military leadership.

Army Vet Brings Spider-Man to Life for River Valley Kids

When Donovan Royal dressed as Spider-Man for his child's birthday, he never imagined it would become a community mission. Now the single dad and Army veteran spends his free time bringing joy to kids across Arkansas as their friendly neighborhood hero.

400 Volunteers 3D Print Drone Parts for Ukraine's Army

Across Europe, volunteers are running round-the-clock 3D printing operations in spare rooms and garages, producing vital drone parts and equipment for Ukrainian soldiers. This grassroots network has manufactured over 100 tonnes of military supplies, filling critical gaps when official channels run dry.

78-Year-Old Activist Wins $50M Against Texas Polluters

A retired grandmother turned environmental warrior is taking on America's biggest chemical companies with an army of lawyers and a track record of winning. After securing the largest citizen lawsuit victory in Clean Water Act history, Diane Wilson just got started.

Teen Farm Boy Saves General, Now Army Captain Gets Married

Twenty years after rescuing survivors from a plane crash in rural Nigeria, the 13-year-old hero who saved a general's life just married with his mentor by his side. It's a story of courage rewarded and promises kept.

Amarillo Vet Saves 312,000 Tons From Landfills

An Army veteran's wind turbine recycling company has exploded from 10 to 120 employees in just one year, keeping hundreds of thousands of tons of turbine blades and metal out of landfills. Destructable is proving that renewable energy can be truly sustainable.

Army Veteran Wins $8K Scholarship Days After Becoming a Dad

Nicholas Rogers started his civil engineering degree just days after his son's birth and just earned top honors from West Virginia's construction industry. The decorated Army veteran took home $8,000 to continue building his future and serving his new home state.

Army Veteran Helps 517 Farmers Earn 2.5x More Growing Carrots

A retired Indian Army colonel turned struggling farmland into a 50-crore carrot empire that now helps over 500 farmers escape poverty. What started as three years of failure became a farming revolution.

Google Spinout Uses AI to Speed Better Battery Development

A Google spinout called SandboxAQ just unveiled technology that could slash battery development time by up to 95%, helping America compete with China's dominance in electric vehicle batteries. The company's AI platform is already working with the U.S. Army and battery makers to create safer, cheaper solid-state batteries.

This was an incredible testimony of the US military culture: Former Army combat helicopter pilot

Weirton Youth Council volunteers help Salvation Army sort thrift store donations

Boston Scottish Pub Preps for 40K Fans During World Cup

After 28 years, Scotland finally qualified for the World Cup, and Boston's only Scottish pub is transforming into the official headquarters for tens of thousands of visiting fans. The Haven in Jamaica Plain is stocking 120 kegs of Scotland's favorite beer and planning festivals to welcome the Tartan Army.

Indian Army Revives Desert Ponds, Saves Rajasthan Wildlife

In temperatures hitting 55°C, the Indian Army restored ancient water ponds buried under Rajasthan's desert sand, bringing life back to dying villages and endangered species. The simple act of conservation created a cascade of hope across one of India's harshest landscapes.

Bloomington Celebrates Volunteers During April 19-25 Week

Bloomington, Minnesota is honoring its army of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, with the mayor calling them the heart of what makes the city remarkable. From coaching youth sports to serving on civic boards, these everyday heroes keep the community thriving.

Nigeria Trains 100 Volunteers to Fix Justice System

A Nigerian organization just trained 100 volunteers to champion fairness in criminal courts. They're building an army of change agents to ensure everyone gets justice, not just those who can afford it.

Nigerian Army Rescues Kidnap Victim, Arrests 5 Suspects

Military forces in Nigeria freed a 28-year-old mother and arrested five suspects during targeted operations across farming communities. The rescues come as troops work to secure rural areas before the crucial planting season begins.

CSUSM Grad Protects Team USA Athletes at Winter Olympics

Taylor Miller-Wing went from college quarterback to Army Reserve to protecting Olympic medalists in Italy as a diplomatic security agent. Just two years into his dream job, the 2022 Cal State San Marcos graduate scored the assignment of a lifetime at the Winter Games.

Teen Spy Shot Saving Netaji's Mission at 16

While disguised as a boy inside British military camps, 16-year-old Saraswathi Rajamani took a bullet during a daring rescue mission for India's freedom. Her story of courage remains largely forgotten today.

100 Volunteers Build Home for Wounded Army Vet

A Virginia community rallied to help finish a specially adapted home for Sgt. Brian Pearce, who lost his vision and nearly his life in Iraq. The veteran will receive the keys just in time for America's 250th birthday.

Family Digs 70 Trenches, Revives 8 Lakh Litres of Water

Every weekend, an ex-Army man and his family trek up barren hills near Pune with shovels and seeds, transforming sun-scorched slopes into water-rich forests. Their handmade trenches now capture enough rainwater to recharge 16 million litres annually.