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Marine killed in Afghanistan remembered for his warrior spirit
L.A. NOWA Marine from Camp Pendleton killed in combat was honored at a memorial service in Afghanistan for his "warrior spirit" and "can-do attitude." Staff Sgt. Jonathan Davis, 34, was killed Feb. 22. A motor transportation chief, Davis was serving as...... -
Donald R. McKinnon, 66
Donald R. McKinnon, 66, passed away from a courageous battle with brain cancer Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at his home in East Jordan. He was born on May 3, 1946, in Charlevoix, the son of Richard and Thelma (Olson) McKinnon. He graduated from East Jordan...
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Marine killed in skydiving accident was decorated combat veteran
L.A. NOWThe Marine killed during a parachute training accident in Perris was a highly decorated combat veteran from Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Marine Corps announced Thursday. Sgt. Caleb Medley, 26, of La Junta, Colo., died this week when he plummeted...... -
Col. James A. Kesselring, 76
Col. James Arthur "Jim" Kesselring, 76, of Williamsport, Md., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at his home. Born July 27, 1936, in Hagerstown, Md., to the late James Webster and Pauline Estelle Brown Kesselring. He was preceded in death by his...
Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), U.S. Army, Human Interest
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Marine hero talks to students about choices
The story of a Mexican immigrant who grew up in a West Side Chicago neighborhood, resisted the temptation of gangs and became a decorated officer in the U.S. Marine Corps is a living tale of choices made. Maj. Guillermo Rosales shared his life...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, U.S. Army, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Human Interest, Students
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No casual Fridays for Marines; new uniform regulations in place
L.A. NOWIn much of the civilian world, today is Casual Friday, in which, at-work dress codes, if there are any, are relaxed so employees can feel more comfortable and collegial. Not so for Marines at Camp Pendleton and elsewhere.... -
State police sergeant remembers victories of the job
Daily American Staff WriterPennsylvania State Police Sgt. Greg P. Keefer said his most rewarding incident since coming to Somerset County was the search for Bruce Maust. Maust was reported missing after snowmobiling on Jan. 27 and was found alive after a three-day search. "We...Tags: American Legion, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Heroin, Sports, Prescription Drugs
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Beyonce (and Jacobs) vs. THE MARINE BAND
When the news broke that Beyonce might have lip synced the National Anthem at the inaugural ceremony, my first thought was, “Who cares?” Seriously, when President Kennedy was killed and I had to stand in the middle of my high school...
Tags: New York City, John F. Kennedy, Veterans Day, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera
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Shazam! And Mazel Tov!
Change of SubjectHawaii News Now is reporting: Jim Nabors, the Hawaii resident well known for his starring role in the 1960s television sitcom "Gomer Pyle, USMC," married his longtime male partner early this month, he told Hawaii News Now Tuesday. Nabors, 82,...... -
Q&A with UM commit Ray Lewis III, son of Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis III, the son of Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis II, took some time between the Super Bowl frenzy to sit down with Orlando Sentinel reporter Chris Hays on Wednesday in Orlando to talk about his dad’s fame and how he handles being...
Tags: Super Bowl, New York Giants, National Football League, Devin Hester, High School Sports
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Here's the beef about lip-syncing
Tuesdays with MitchHere's why people get so upset at lip-syncing. When I was a teenager, I was in a band. One summer we got a "gig" (translation: any performance outside my parents' basement.) It was an outdoor party, on a beach not far from Atlantic City. I won't bother...Tags: Entertainment Events, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Dance, Faith Hill
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Norfolk-based Marine general nominated for second star
Marine Corps Reserve Brig. Gen. Paul W. Brier has been nominated for appointment to the rank of major general. Brier is currently serving as the vice commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command in Norfolk. The announcement came Thursday in a...Tags: U.S. Department of Defense
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