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This decorated Air Force brigadier general, flight surgeon and Tri-Cities leader has died
Tri-City Herald via Yahoo News· 1 year agoU.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Willard “Bill” L. Meader a decorated flight surgeon who capped a 30-year...
'What Bronze Star?': Wall Vietnam veteran battles red tape, gets medal 55 years later
App.com | Asbury Park Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIn the wee hours of Dec. 4, 1966, the Viet Cong launched an attack on American soldiers at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon. Mortars began pouring in, detonating ...
50 Years Later, Four Vietnam Vets Awarded Medals of Honor in White House Ceremony
Military.com via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSpc. 5 Dwight Birdwell didn't want to die, but he was ready to as he fought his way through an enemy...
'Never says no': Verona's Eugene Chavis helps others, himself through service to VFW
The News Leader via Yahoo News· 1 year agoVERONA — Eugene Chavis has been part of the VFW for more than 30 years, a charter member of the...
The Surprising Link Between the Vietnam War and 'Toy Story'
Time via Yahoo News· 1 month agoA scene from DisneyPixar's TV special "Toy Story OF TERROR!" Credit - Disney/Pixar via Getty Images...
Smiths Station mayor committed suicide after outing of lifestyle. This leader stepped up
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer via Yahoo News· 5 months agoRichard Cooley became a politician for the same reason he became an educator. “I’ve always liked...
Group brings Honor Flight to Teutopolis veteran's home
Effingham Daily News, Ill. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 7—TEUTOPOLIS — Despite being unable to make the trip to Washington D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to the men and women of the United States military — like himself — a Teutopolis resident ...
Local stories that shaped 2023
Effingham Daily News, Ill. via Yahoo News· 6 months agoDec. 30—Here's a look back at some of the stories that shaped our area in 2023. January Since an Eagle Scout first came up with the idea several years ago, Effingham residents have dreamed of ...
