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Living history: memorial honors history and USS South Dakota returning home
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (663+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The USS South Dakota has returned from deployment this week and is back in the state of Connecticut at Naval Submarine Base New London. The end of a six-month deployment means the crew of 130 sailors…...
USS South Dakota submarine returns from deployment
3+ day, 6+ min ago (145+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - After nearly six months at sea, the USS South Dakota is coming home from its scheduled deployment. The submarine will return to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, CT, on Friday,…...
Midwest Honor Flight Mission 27: Family surprises Brookings veteran in Washington, DC
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Last week, the Midwest Honor Flight went on its 27th mission, bringing 83 veterans to Washington, DC, for "One final tour with honor." One veteran had a special surprise waiting for him in Washington, one that he…...
South Dakota Veteran looks back on nearly 40 years with SDANG
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (336+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Last week, the Midwest Honor Flight went on its 27th mission, bringing 83 veterans to Washington, DC, for "One final tour with honor." Out of high school, Allen Skotvold voluntarily joined the South Dakota Air National Guard…...
Midwest Honor Flight Mission 27: Recent trip debuts airline, celebration changes
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (310+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Midwest Honor Flight completed its 27th mission on Tuesday, bringing 83 veterans to the nation's capital for "One final tour with honor." This flight saw changes to the schedule and airline provider in action for the…...
Midwest Honor Flight Mission 27: Salem Veteran goes from Nazi Germany to defending freedom in Korea
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (455+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dakota News Now) - The Midwest Honor Flight completed its 27th mission on Tuesday, bringing 83 veterans to the nation's capital for "One final tour with honor." At 91 years old, one month from turning 92, Claus Terlau has lived a full life with…...
Midwest Honor Flight Mission 27: Sioux Falls veteran living a life of service after retirement
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (606+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dakota News Now) - This week, Midwest Honor Flight took 83 veterans to Washington, DC for "One final tour with honor." Patrick Branco has always kept himself busy. "I went to a year of college, and the Dean sent me a…...
Midwest Honor Flight Mission 27: Near-death experience gives Iowa veteran a new perspective
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (462+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dakota News Now) - The Midwest Honor Flight completed its 27th mission on Tuesday, bringing 83 veterans to the nation's capital for "One final tour with honor." Vince Kooiker is originally from Hull, Iowa, but now resides in Orange City. He enlisted…...