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100-year-old WWII veteran finally attends prom more than 80 years later
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (516+ words) More than 80 years after missing his high school prom because he was called to military service during World War II, a 100-year-old Illinois veteran finally got his chance to dance. Ray Svejnoha attended prom this month with students from Metea…...
USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. commissioned at Naval Station Norfolk
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (283+ words) 13newsnow. com USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. commissioned at Naval Station Norfolk To stream 13 News Now on your phone, you need the 13 News Now app. Download the 13 News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video…...
MYTHBUSTED: David Locke SHREDS "Culture of Losing" Narrative With FACTS
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (58+ words) 13newsnow. com MYTHBUSTED: David Locke SHREDS "Culture of Losing" Narrative With FACTS To stream 13 News Now on your phone, you need the 13 News Now app. Download the 13 News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…...
Whiskey and War Stories Gala returns for 10th annual Silent Warrior event
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (62+ words) 13newsnow. com Whiskey and War Stories Gala returns for 10th annual Silent Warrior event To stream 13 News Now on your phone, you need the 13 News Now app. Download the 13 News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for…...
NAS Oceana Air Show returns to Virginia Beach this weekend
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (444+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The 2025 NAS Oceana Air Show is happening this weekend, and it's celebrating a huge anniversary for the Navy. The theme for this year's air show is "250 Years of America's Navy,"referencing the 250th year since the founding of…...
World War II Navy veteran celebrates 99th birthday " Chick-fil-A style
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (147+ words) ACWORTH, Ga. " A World War II Navy veteran went to "eat more chicken" at a popular restaurant to celebrate living to nearly a century. After leaving the Navy, Stroud spent 62 years working as an aeronautical engineer." Now, at 99, Stroud spends…...
WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (205+ words) SURRY, Va. " In a truly special moment for the community of Surry County, Virginia, family and friends gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 106th birthday of World War II veteran Purcell Bailey." The celebration was a heartfelt tribute to a…...
Youngest member of the Tuskegee Airmen dies at 100
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (534+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. " Lt. Col. George Hardy of Sarasota, one of the'last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died at 100. According to the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. National Office, Lt. Col. Hardy was "the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot at 19 to fly his first…...
Ceremony on Battleship Wisconsin marks 80th anniversary of WWII's end
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (183+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " A ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II will be held aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in downtown Norfolk on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The event will take place from 9 a. m. to 9: 30 a. m. The program will reflect on…...
Norfolk veteran recognized for efforts in Korean War, over 70 years later
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (253+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " On Monday in Norfolk, a veteran of the Korean War was honored for his valor and sacrifice by finally getting recognition for his service to the country. A ceremony was held at American Legion Tidewater Post 327, where William…...