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Civil War Officer and Opelika Resident to Receive Medal of Honor

President Barack Obama is bestowing the nation’s highest military honor on a Union Army officer who was killed more than 150 years ago during the Battle of Gettysburg. First Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing died in July 1863 while standing his ground against Pickett’s Charge. Congress had to grant an exemption for Cushing, since recommendations for a Medal of Honor must…

US Works to Step Up Ebola Aid, But is It Enough?

The U.S. has a two-pronged strategy on Ebola: Increase desperately needed aid to West Africa and train U.S. medical workers for volunteer duty in the outbreak zone. President Barack Obama has called the outbreak a national security priority. But the administration isn’t saying how big a role the military will play or how quickly additional promised help will arrive. Sen….