President Donald Trump’s surprise trip to Iraq to visit US troops fell short among some political commentators, including one of the most highly decorated officers in the US Army. Former US Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey, who was awarded three Purple Heart medals, two Distinguished Service Crosses, and two Silver Stars, described Trump’s visit as “embarrassing” […]
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Decorated Olympian Éric Bédard named Canadian men's short track coach
The success of Samuel Girard and his Canadian short track teammates at the Winter Olympics earlier this year has fueled former Canadian speed skater Éric Bédard's excitement of overseeing the men's squad. On Wednesday, Speed Skating Canada announced the appointment of the three-time Olympian as national head coach, effective Aug. 13. "We saw the great […]
A decorated colonel is set to be the first black woman to serve as a Marine Corps general
US Marines Col. Lorna Mahlock was nominated on Tuesday to be the first female black general in the Marines. Mahlock, 49, has served in the prestigious post of deputy director of plans, policies and operations since July 2017. Her next assignment will be announced later if she is confirmed by the Senate, according to the […]
Canadian duo blow away sports world with mesmerizing final skate to become the most decorated ice dance team in Olympic history
Maddie Meyer/Getty Canadian ice dancing duo Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir took home gold at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday in Pyeongchang. The duo put together nearly a flawless routine that had the sports world in awe. Virtue and Moir are now the most decorated ice dancing team in Olympic history. Canadian ice dance team […]
The most decorated winter Olympians of all time
Quinn Rooney The Olympics routinely bring the best athletes in the world together to compete against each other, yet even in such esteemed company, some have managed to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. These athletes have so thoroughly mastered snow and ice that they have won enough Olympics medals to wear a […]
John Herdman, decorated women's coach, makes sudden move to Canada's men's team
John Herdman, who led the Canada’s women’s soccer team to back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, is taking over the Canadian men’s program. He replaces the fired Octavio Zambrano, who was named head coach of the Canadian men’s national team program last March. Herdman’s new title is national team head coach and men’s EXCEL director. The surprise […]