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Lombard marks graves of 3 local soldiers
Long ago laid to rest in unmarked graves in Lombard, three soldiers who served in the Civil War and World War I are finally getting their due. In advance of Memorial Day, a committee composed of the VFW Lilac Post 5815, the Lombard Historical Commission...
Tags: Arts and Culture, U.S. Army, Memorial Day, Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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F-35 fighter jet program reaches milestone with vertical takeoff
The F-35 fighter jet, a nearly $400-billion weapons program under development for more than a decade, hit a major milestone when it completed its first-ever vertical takeoff. On Monday, aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. released a video in...
Tags: Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin Corp., Military Equipment, Virgin Group, Ltd.
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James L. Tritapoe, 83
James L. Tritapoe, 83, of Rohrersville, Md., passed from this life Monday, May 20, 2013, while surrounded by his family at his home. Born Aug. 6, 1929, in Brownsville, Md., he was the son of the late Calvin Thomas and Rhoda Eugenia (Younkins) Tritapoe....
Tags: American Legion, Middletown, Brunswick (Frederick, Maryland), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Circle of Hope 5k upcoming
Portsmouth Daily Times, OhioThe local Salvation Army is gearing up to host their first local Circle of Hope 5k. The event is being held in conjunction with the 76th Annual National Donut Day. Mark Ferreira, Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army, said the 5k is open to all,...Tags: The Salvation Army
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College digest: Antonio Barton expected to announce his choice Sunday
College basketball Antonio Barton expected to announce his choice Sunday Antonio Barton, a Baltimore native and former Memphis guard, will announce Sunday afternoon where he is transferring. Will Barton, Antonio's brother and a Portland Trail...
Tags: Atlantic 10 Conference, Students, Mark Turgeon, Robin Williams, Washington Huskies
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CORRECTED-EU mission seeks to rebuild Mali army after U.S. faltered
Reuters(Corrects number of Malian troops to be trained from 2,100 to 2,800, paragraph 11) * EU mission piecing army back together, one battalion at a time * Army imploded last year despite years of U.S. training * EU focus on building units and restoring...Tags: U.S. Department of State, Politics, United Nations, Al-Qaeda, France
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EU mission seeks to rebuild Mali army after U.S. faltered
ReutersKOULIKORO, Mali (Reuters) - Under a blazing sun and the critical gaze of British and Irish instructors, a line of 11 Malian soldiers lie prone in the dust firing AK-47 rounds at targets, one-by-one. "One out of 10 - not very good," Captain Ibrahim...Tags: U.S. Department of State, Politics, Illegal Immigrants, United Nations, Al-Qaeda
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Boaters gather in Ashtabula Harbor to pray for safe season
Star Beacon, Ashtabula, OhioSafety on the water was the over arching theme of the 64th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Saturday evening in Ashtabula Harbor. "Give us safety from the perils of the seas ... and when the journey of this life has ended may we anchor (with God)," said...Tags: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Military
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Reliving The Revolution On Horseback
The Hartford CourantSometimes David Loda feels like a time traveler. The Bolton resident has been engaging in historic reenactments since 2004 and says that the experience of recreating the past can be awe inspiring. "I will never forget the first time I ever visited...Tags: Kaman Corporation, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Human Interest, Wethersfield, Revolutions
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Fundraising efforts to help amputee veterans get new homes to meet their needs
The Fayetteville Observer, N.C.Retired Special Forces soldier John Masson and Marine Staff Sgt. Tom McRae lost their legs and left hands to bombs while fighting for their country. Now, the men need new homes designed for their needs as amputees, homes that will aid them in caring for...Tags: Sports, Basketball, CSI (tv program), Camp Lejeune (military base), Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Memorial Day discounts for military
In Honor of Those Who Serve, local businesses would like to say "Thank You" for your service by offering special discounts for Memorial Day. (This list is ongoing, please check back for updates and additions.) Some discounts are offered all year long....Tags: Maitland, The Home Depot, Osceola County, Amusement and Theme Parks, Hotels and Accommodations
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His dark battle
The Honolulu Star-AdvertiserStaff Sgt. Billy Caviness is on patrol -- not in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, where he was wounded in battle, but in his tree-lined neighborhood in Schofield Barracks. The fight that he waged outside is now inside, in his head, on a...Tags: Iraq, Behavioral Conditions, Armed Conflicts, Insomnia, Marketing
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