U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak, a B-29 gunner shot down over Tokyo in March 1945, has been accounted for after being identified among remains from the Tokyo Military Prison. Captured after his plane crashed, Hodak perished in a massive fire that destroyed the prison in late May 1945. His remains, initially buried in a mass grave and later interred as Unknown at Manila American Cemetery, were identified through a combination of dental, anthropological analysis, and DNA sequencing as part of the DPAA’s Tokyo Prison Fire Project. Hodak will receive a burial in Spring Creek, Pennsylvania.
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The recent GOP pardons related to the January 6th Capitol riot have sparked outrage, particularly from Democratic leadership. The sheer number of individuals pardoned, many of whom were involved in violent acts against law enforcement and the Capitol building itself, is deeply concerning. This action sends a dangerous message, minimizing the severity of the insurrection and potentially encouraging further acts of political violence.
This wave of pardons directly contradicts previous rhetoric from the GOP about upholding the rule of law and condemning political violence. The hypocrisy is glaring, a stark contrast between their public statements and their actions. It’s a blatant disregard for the seriousness of the events of that day, the damage inflicted, and the trauma experienced by those who were directly affected, including law enforcement personnel.… Continue reading
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