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This Day in History - February 5: Midair Collision of P-47 “Thunderbolt” Fighter Planes in Sandhills
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (112+ words) February 5, 1944 - Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on February 5, 1944, 1st Lt. John B. Beatty and 2d Lt. Earnest W. Fanslau took off for a training flight from the Ainsworth Army Air Field in two P-47 ... February 5, 1944 - Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on February 5, 1944, 1st Lt. John B. Beatty and 2d Lt. Earnest W. Fanslau took off…...
This Day in History - November 11: First Armistice Day declared upon end of World War I
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (92+ words) Reports of negotiations between the U.S. and Germany led people to believe an end was in sight and celebrations took place early. November 11, 1918 - At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the armistice to end World War I was signed....
This Day in History - November 3: The first Japanese Balloon Bomb was launched
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (98+ words) November 3, 1944 - The first of 9,000 Japanese balloon bombs was launched on Nov. 3, 1944. The Japanese government was hoping to set fires and cause casualties during World War Two. Parts of five ... November 3, 1944 - The first of 9,000 Japanese balloon bombs was launched on Nov....
Preserving a stealth icon: SAC Museum teams with local business on F-117 Nighthawk
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (107+ words) Vigil held outside state capitol for Minneapolis deaths, Palmyra teacher accused of inappropriate relationship to appear in court, and more On Jan. 28, 1958, 19-year-old Charles Starkweather and ... Preserving a stealth icon: SAC Museum teams with local business on F-117 Nighthawk This Day…...
World War II prisoner of war laid to rest more than 80 years after his death
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - More than 80 years after his death, a World War II veteran who was listed as missing in action has finally been laid to rest. Private First Class Norman Thomas, of Verbena, was a 20-year-old…...
This Day in History - July 18: Nebraska National Guard soldiers liberate city in France
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) Nebraska National Guard soldiers with the 134th Infantry Regiment and the 100th Medical Battalion helped liberate St. Lo France, about 20 miles from Omaha Beach. The battle cost the lives of 53 ... July 18, 1944 " Nebraska National Guard soldiers liberate city in France Nebraska National Guard…...
America’s oldest living Marine veteran to celebrate 105th birthday
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (115+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA /Gray News) - An Alabama native who stands as the oldest living United States Marine veteran recently celebrated his 105th birthday. Roy Drinkard was the center of attention ... MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - An Alabama native who stands as…...
Our Town Seward: Nebraska National Guard Museum
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (380+ words) SEWARD, Neb. (KOLN) - It's a very popular attraction in Seward, and the Nebraska National Guard Museum is dedicating a new exhibit focusing on Nebraska's "Commanders in Chief" on the Fourth of July. We visited with Jerry Meyer, who is the…...
Family of 102-year-old Army nurse honors her service in Hawaii during WWII
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (108+ words) The Sjuts family are the fifth owners of a peony garden that is 132 years old. They open on Memorial ... May 25 at the Heartfelt Children's Memorial to honor children who've passed away. Family of 102-year-old Army nurse honors her service in…...
100-year-old veteran credits snake bite for saving his life during WWII
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (625+ words) Bennie Rinkol survived many scrapes with near-death experiences while serving in the infantry during WWII. At 100 years old, he lives to tell the tales in Nance County. NANCE COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - Bennie Rinkol was born on the 13th of August 100 years…...