Louie Franklin
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at noon in the Collins-Burke Chapel, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Category Archives: US Air Force
Federal appeals court decides to schedule a hearing on Trump travel order
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday at 6 p.m. Eastern on whether to restore President Donald Trump 's controversial immigration order, which a lower court judge has temporarily put on hold. The scheduling of the hearing came as Justice Department lawyers on Monday made what is likely their final pitch to a federal appeals court to immediately restore President Trump's controversial immigration order, while tech companies, law professors and former high-ranking national security officials joined a mushrooming legal campaign to keep the measure suspended.
Trump defends immigration order in speech to military personnel
With his executive order designed to slow refugee and other immigration admissions into the United States on hold in the courts, President Trump on Monday strongly defended his effort to slow immigration arrivals to the United States from certain nations, as he vowed to confront Islamic terrorists, whom he says "are determined to strike our homeland." "We need strong programs, so that people that love us and want to love our country, and will end up loving our country, are allowed in," the President said in a speech to military personnel at MacDill Air Force Base outside Tampa.
Moments of calm amid the chaos in president’s second week in office
Moments of order and calm came to Week Two at the Trump White House. You just had to look fast to catch them amid the name-calling, indelicate tweets and hectoring of world leaders.
Trumpa s week: Moments of calm amid the chaos
Moments of order and calm came to Week Two at the Trump White House. You just had to look fast to catch them amid the name-calling, indelicate tweets and hectoring of world leaders.
What happens if Trump decides to ignore a judge’s ruling?
President Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Feb. 3, 2017. President Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Feb. 3, 2017.
B-52 Undergoes HERO Testing At Edwards AFB
The test was requested by the B-52 Program Office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, to comply with a recent mandate from the Air Force Safety Office according to members of the 772nd Test Squadron who oversee BAF operations. The mandate states all Air Force weapons platforms will conduct Electromagnetic Environmental Effects evaluations.
Rep. Scott DesJarlais to oversee military readiness; force projection in new Congress
Wednesday, Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a new member of the House Armed Services Committee , received his subcommittee assignments for the 115th Congress. Rep. DesJarlais will serve on the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, as well as the Readiness Subcommittee .
Trump asks for prayers for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ratings at National Prayer Breakfast
President Trump opened his first appearance at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington with a prayer for the television ratings of the man who succeeded him as host of "The Apprentice." "They hired a big, big movie star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to take my place.
Philippine airstrikes kill suspected Indonesian militant
A suspected Indonesian militant has been killed and one of Southeast Asia's top terror suspects is fighting for his life after they were hit in Philippine airstrikes at the start of a covert offensive in the country's south, the military chief said Sunday.
The Cold War Spurred Arctic Climate Research
On the agenda at the secret meeting of scientists and the top brass of the US military was the increased melting of Arctic ice and changes in the climate. Senior scientists told of an extended period of warming in remote areas of the north.
Trump, May affirm special relationship between US, UK
British Prime Minister Theresa May steps off her plane upon her arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. May will meet President Donald Trump on Friday.
In Trump’s White House, a day of confusion and change
At the center is Chief of Staff Reince Priebus. . President Donald Trump points to guests upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force One, Md., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.
U.S. Air Force upgrades 45th KC-135 tanker aircraft
The U.S. Air Force's KC-135 Block 45 upgrade program reached a milestone after the branch modified its 45th tanker. Under the program, the tanker aircraft received new liquid crystal displays, autopilot, computer module updates, radio altimeters, and digital flight directors.
Belfast police add veteran investigator to roster
Chief Mike McFadden asked councilors to approve hiring Gerry Lincoln to fill the position. Lincoln, who most recently worked as a detective for Waldo County Sheriff's Office, replaces Bryan Cunningham who retired earlier this year after serving the city for 25 years.
Arizona Air Force base on lockdown amid suspicious sounds
A charter school for grades 6 to 12 said on its Twitter account that it's not allowing anyone to enter or leave the school. About 6,500 active duty military and 1,000 Reserve and Air National Guard personnel work on the base, along with about 3,000 civilians.
Obama exits office optimistic
Former President Barack Obama left the White House on Friday much the way he entered it eight years ago: insisting Americans have reason for optimism despite the national sense of unease. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle wave to the crowd Friday as they board an Air Force jet to depart Andrews... He was gracious to President Donald Trump to the end, warmly welcoming his successor to the home where he raised his daughters.
Parallels emerge between national election and Virginia governor’s race
After a presidential election that many deemed historically contentious and brutal, Americans likely want a break from election campaigns, but Virginia voters unfortunately do not have that luxury.
Inauguration Day: Trump to become America’s 45th president
Donald Trump, a real estate mogul and reality television star who upended American politics and energized voters angry with Washington, will be sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, putting Republicans in control of the White House for the first time in eight years. Ebullient Trump supporters flocked to the nation's capital for the inaugural festivities, some wearing red hats emblazoned with his "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan.
Inaugural cheers, fireworks: Trump sweeps in for his big day
Ready for his big moment, Donald Trump swept into Washington on a military jet Thursday for three days of inaugural festivities and pledged to unify a nation that is divided and clamoring for change. Washington braced for an onslaught of crowds and demonstrators - with all the attendant hoopla and hand-wringing.