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Coast veteran who served in three wars celebrates 100th birthday
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (84+ words) Coast veteran who served in three wars celebrates 100th birthday'KBTX News 3 Coast veteran who served in three wars celebrates 100th birthday INTERVIEW: Sheriff Bill Rogers emerges as unofficial winner in Columbus Co. Republican Sheriff's primary race TECH TALK: Staying scam free while…...
February Events at The Museum of the American G.I.
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (220+ words) BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - February is a busy month for The Museum of the American G.I. On Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m., author Will Hogan hosts a signing for his book "Task Force Hogan." He shares the real-life story of his father's legendary World…...
Former tank commander brings children’s book to life at museum event
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (214+ words) COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Get ready for a tank-tastic afternoon at the Museum of the American G.I. On January 31st at 1:00 PM, author and former tank commander Brian Scheel rolls in for an exciting story time event featuring his book "Tanker Tots....
Museum of the American G.I. postpones Winterblitz, announces upcoming events
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Museum of the American G.I. in College Station is offering programming for history buffs and model enthusiasts. Saturday's Winterblitz has been postponed to Saturday, Feb. 28, due to expected weather. Presented by Texas Independent Military Modelers, the…...
The Museum of the American G.I. to host Tank or Treat event
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (158+ words) COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Museum of the American G.I. is hosting a sweet salute to history. Tank or Treat is a family friendly Halloween event where kids in costume get in for free. Attendees will have a frightfully good time…...
World War II airman killed after being shot down laid to rest 80 years later
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (307+ words) GLENWOOD, Iowa (KMTV) " More than 80 years after his death, a World War II soldier has been laid to rest. Second Lt. Blaine Wilcox was killed in action while serving in Europe, but his remains were only recently identified. A funeral…...
Woman celebrating 114th birthday on July Fourth says potatoes are her secret to a long life
8+ mon, 10+ hour ago (334+ words) CANTON, Mich. (WXYZ) " Bonita Gibson, one of the oldest people in the United States, calls Canton, Michigan, home. She will celebrate her 114th birthday on the Fourth of July. She is believed to be the oldest living person in Michigan and…...
US airman returns home after going missing for more than 80 years during World War II
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) LIVERMORE, Calif. (KGO) - More than 80 years after a young Air Force pilot was shot down, his family never fully gave up hope. Now, thanks to the help of technology, they can finally rest. U.S. Army ... LIVERMORE, Calif. (KGO) - More than 80 years…...
‘Rosie the Riveter’ reflects on WWII service as she turns 100 years old
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) A Kansas woman who made history by helping build infrastructure during World War II is being recognized as she turns 100 years old. Connie Palacioz is Wichita's own "Rosie the Riveter," for ... WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A Kansas woman who…...