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February 25February 25
92-year-old World War II veteran was awarded his medals more than 70 years after the war
- Entertainment
(CNN) — A 92-year-old veteran finally got the medals he deserved decades after serving in World War II. Thomas Simpson, who served in the Navy, said he was determined to get them after one of his grandsons asked him a question. “He came up to me and said, ‘Pop pop, what did you do during […]
January 09January 09
103-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his combat medals, 75 years later
- Entertainment
A 103-year-old World War II veteran is finally being honored for his time in the military — 75 years later. Peter Fantasia, of Somerville, Massachusetts, received eight medals including the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and American Defense Service Medal. US Rep. Seth Moulton presented him with the medals at a special ceremony Monday. Fantasia […]
September 23September 23
This WWII veteran wants 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday
- Entertainment
James South is about to hit a big milestone in his life and he’s hoping others can help him celebrate by mailing him a birthday card. South turns 100 on October 7 and his birthday wish is to receive 100 cards. It’s a wish his assisted living home is trying to make come true. Brookdale […]
April 29April 29
Cathedral City Unveils LGBTQ Veterans Memorial
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- Local
[bc_video video_id=”6030893268001″ account_id=”5728959025001″ player_id=”Hkbio1usDM” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” width=”100%” height=”100%”] California is the first state to have a memorial to honor the sacrifices of LGBTQ members who died in our nation’s wars. On Saturday, many were able to witness the dedication ceremony for the state’s official memorial in Cathedral City. The unveiling ceremony was […]

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January 08January 08
Tuskegee Airman John Lyle Dead at 98
- Entertainment
World War II fighter pilot John Lyle, a Tuskegee Airman, has died at the age of 98. Lyle died Saturday at his home on Chicago’s South Side, his wife, Eunice, said Monday. She added that Lyle had been battling prostate cancer. The members of the nation’s first black fighter squadron won acclaim for their aerial […]
August 02August 02
Iraq war veteran’s wife faces deportation Friday; family asks Trump to intervene
- National
The wife of a former Marine and Iraq war veteran is set to be deported on Friday unless President Donald Trump intervenes. Her husband, Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Juarez, who describes himself as a conservative who voted for Trump, wrote the president a letter that was delivered through his congressman asking for a reprieve, according to Stars and […]
July 04July 09
Veterans Weigh in on Independence Day
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- Local
On the Fourth of July, people across America celebrate the men and women who fought for the nation’s independence. Some of those heroes volunteer at the Palm Springs Air Museum and have their own perspective on independence. The air museum is filled with historic planes, models, pictures, and several other eye-catching items that attract people […]

Daytona Everett

92-year-old World War II veteran was awarded his medals more than 70 years after the war

103-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his combat medals, 75 years later

This WWII veteran wants 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday

Cathedral City Unveils LGBTQ Veterans Memorial

Tuskegee Airman John Lyle Dead at 98

Iraq war veteran’s wife faces deportation Friday; family asks Trump to intervene

Veterans Weigh in on Independence Day

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