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Conejo Valley’s oldest WWII warrior, Len Zerlin, dies at 102
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (641+ words) Eighty-two years ago, Leonard “Len” Zerlin flew into history as a turret gunner aboard a Martin B-26 Marauder twin-engine bomber, crossing the English Channel on the morning of June 6, 1944, to attack German positions in support of the Allied landings in…...
D-Day: Aviation Was Crucial to Victory (From Bombs to Balloons)
25+ min ago (1362+ words) Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC. Discover our exhibitions and participate in programs both…...
WW II soldier's remains returned home to Bennington
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (909+ words) BENNINGTON — The long journey of Bennington native Bernard Sweet, who died in the Philippines during World War II, came full circle on Thursday evening when his remains were escorted back to his home town. Army Private First Class Sweet was…...
Grissom Air Museum Postpones Annual Warbird Cruise-in Due to Weather
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (153+ words) Grissom Air Museum has announced that its annual Warbird Cruise-in, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 1, has been postponed because of forecasts calling for inclement weather. In a statement shared on social media, museum officials said the event will now take…...
Flagstaff to Celebrate Indigenous Code Talkers
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (315+ words) Signals AZ Flagstaff to Celebrate Indigenous Code Talkers The City of Flagstaff will celebrate Indigenous Code Talkers with an event on Monday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Flagstaff Elks Lodge (2101 N San Francisco St). Members of the public are welcome…...
Infamous Japanese whaler/research vessel makes Kodiak stop
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (784+ words) The Yushin Maru No. 2 in the Kodiak harbor Thursday morning. The Japanese whale catcher Yushin Maru No. 2 made a stop in Kodiak Thursday. The 228-foot whaler, which also is described as a fishery research vessel by the tracking website Marine…...
Memorial plaque to King Tomislav in Kaštel Sućurac: A lasting sign of pride in Croatian statehood (PHOTO/VIDEO)
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (582+ words) The centerpiece of the celebration was King Tomislav, the first Croatian king under whose crown Croatia entered the circle of European kingdoms. His name signifies the beginning of Croatian state continuity, political self-awareness, and historical affirmation of the Croatian people....
Annual Hiroshima Commemoration is set for Elm Park
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (87+ words) Worcester Telegram Annual Hiroshima Commemoration is set for Elm Park WORCESTER — A Hiroshima Commemoration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Elm Park will mark the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in Japan during World War II. The event…...
British Army honours Commonwealth war heroes at London event
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (803+ words) Families of First World War veterans receive long-overdue medals The group paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of south Asian, West Indian, African and Chinese soldiers Pramod Thomas is an assistant editor at Eastern Eye, where he covers British…...
'TREASON' — Ilhan Omar on Hot Seat After Stunning VIDEO Surfaces
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (520+ words) Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing scrutiny again, but this time it’s not for something she has done; instead, it’s for something her daughter has been accused of doing. The Minnesota Democrat was approached by a journalist this week and asked…...