NATO urges higher defense spending at Dayton Peace Accord event
NATO leaders gathered in Dayton to mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords amid Russia’s drone strikes in Ukraine. Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged rising defense budgets toward 5 percent of GDP, with talks on 3.5 percent plus 1.5 percent for defense projects. The meeting included cultural events and a NATO Village exhibit.
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Gold Star Families gather in Ohio Capitol tribute ceremony
More than 200 Gold Star family members attended a Medina County ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse, honoring the sacrifices of service members. Highland High School choir read the Gettysburg Address before veterans’ names were read in a Veterans Roll Call, followed by taps from marching band students.
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Memorial Day honors and cautions from Trump and Vance
Army Ranger Ryan McGhee, a Fredericksburg native who died in a 21 year old in Afghanistan and Iraq, was cited as Trump and Vance urged restraint in war. Trump saluted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a wreath. Vance warned against Happy Memorial Day.
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