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    Local Red Cross unit lost out in reorganization  Nov 21, 2009
    Lisa wrote on Nov 20, 2009 8:24 AM:" I've always thought of the Red Cross as more of a Corporation than a Charity. When the Red Cross was being raked over the coals because of 9/11, it was reported that the head of the Red Cross gets paid over 200,000 a year for his services. The Salvation Army head gets paid something like 18,000 a year, and he also works a full time job.Give your blood to the Red Cross, give your money to another charity, and help the Salvation Army for disaster relief.... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Put to the test  Nov 20, 2009
    It wasn t real, but it prepared several agencies, including the 102nd Army and Air National Guard Civil Support Team from Salem, Oregon State Police Bomb Squad, Klamath-Lake Hazardous Materials Team, Klamath Falls Police Department, Klamath County Fire District No. 1, 142nd Explosive Ordnance Device Team from Portland, Klamath County Sheriff s Office and FBI for such an event ... The evaluation, provided by U.S. Army North, a military unit based in San Antonio, served as certification for the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Nov 19, 2009
    US Army blamed for Katrina floods. Lab worms are stunned by 'phaser. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    The ‘Olan Mills of the ‘hood’  Nov 15, 2009
    Fresh out the Art Institute of Atlanta, the former Army man was trying to launch a photography business, but luring young clients into the studio he d rigged up inside his modest southwest Atlanta apartment was especially problematic. Jason Getz , jgetz@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Tight budgets ahead  Nov 14, 2009
    The city spent nearly $40 million on infrastructure such as roads, improvements at the Klamath County Airport and renovation of the former Army National Guard armory into a police station. Money from the federal economic stimulus is paying for some of the work, but most of the projects have been in the pipeline for several years, Kellstrom said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Fort Myers man, 83, beats age, sets goal to keep doing so at 90  Nov 12, 2009
    McHugh, an Army veteran of the Korean war who later held a 50-ton Coast Guard masters license, returned to the game four years ago, at age 70, and dusted off his vintage Pederson clubs, with persimmon woods and blade irons. One day a fella said to me, Let me see those clubs, McHugh said. (The News-Press -- Sports)

    A day for veterans  Nov 12, 2009
    Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:19 AM PST When Oregon Army National Guard Sgt. Maj ... He spent about four months recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center before returning to Keno ... He was discharged from the Army after being injured during an ambush while on patrol. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Upper Deck Launches 'Million Pack March for the Troops' Donation Drive on Veterans' Day!  Nov 12, 2009
    Operation Gratitude/California Army National Guard Attn. Upper Deck's Million Pack Drive to Support the Troops 17330 Victory Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91406. About Upper Deck. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Make today, and other days, special for nations veteransBe part of Veterans Day activities and lets thank those involved  Nov 11, 2009
    Thirteen died and 29 were wounded in a rampage by a gunman believed to be an Army major, who is now in custody. We honor those victims today along with all service personnel. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Serving his country  Nov 10, 2009
    Jim Evans, 26, talks about his experiences serving in Iraq and Afghanistan when he was with the U.S. Armys 82nd Airborne Division. The Oregon Institute of Technology student is now serving in the Oregon Army National Guard ... A private first class with the U.S. Army s 82nd Airborne Division, he had been deployed to Iraq in August 2003. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Powwow honors veterans  Nov 8, 2009
    Robert Teel, a veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces, said he d attended the event several times in past years and served as one of the flag bearers in the grand entry. Though a non-native, he said he grew up all over Klamath County and spent lots of time with tribal elders and now considers them part of his family and culture. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort HoodSoldier opens fire at Army base in Texas; two others apprehended  Nov 6, 2009
    Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort Hood. Soldier opens fire at Army base in Texas; two others apprehended ... Thursday, November 5, 2009 4:09 PM PST FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) A soldier opened fire at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, unleashing a stream of gunfire that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT LAND IN PB; THE CARS COME, TOO  Nov 1, 2009
    During WWII, this (Pine Bluff airport) was a primary training base run by the Army Air Corps, he said ... The Dumas resident got his private pilot s license at age 17 and went on to fly helicopters in the U.S. Army. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Jim Hillibish: Have a biz plan? Then you can shovel in the money on eBay  Oct 30, 2009
    A buddy fell hard for the Russian Army watches and only recently has recovered his common sense, but not his money. The deal was buy Russian Army surplus watches by the gross for $3 each and resell them on eBay for $30 each ... The Russian Army watches were made in Malaysia, where they have no concept of watch making. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    'Antique' $inatra letter  Oct 28, 2009
    Carlson, 84, originally paid $400 for the two-page letter, which Royko auctioned off in his column, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army ... Carlson, 84, originally paid $400 for the two-page letter, which Royko auctioned off in his column, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Rock on with 'Brutal Legend'  Oct 23, 2009
    "Stage Battles," for example, is a part of the game that focuses heavily on real-time strategy mechanics, where you must capture resources, build your "fan" base (army) and destroy the enemy's headquarters. Riggs even grows wings that let him soar over the battlefield to survey the situation. (USA Today -- Tech)

    B-17 Flying Fortress Airmen Drop In To Fantasy of Flight Today, Tomorrow  Oct 21, 2009
    Gilbert Gil Belair of The Villages was an airplane commander (left seat pilot) who flew B-17 bombers with the 305th Bomb Group (H) in the Eighth U.S. Army Air Force in England ... Richard Rick Morris of The Villages was a pilot with the 92nd Bomb Group (H) Eighth U.S. Army Air Force ... Paul Roberts of The Villages flew the B-17 as an airplane commander with the 457th Bomb Group (H) of the U.S. Army Eighth Air Force based near the village of Glatton, England. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)

    Hair-raising prices at Elvis auction  Oct 20, 2009
    CHICAGO A clump of hair believed to have been trimmed from Elvis Presley's head when he joined the Army in 1958 has sold for $15,000 at a Chicago auction house. Also among the 200 Elvis-related items up for grabs at the Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago yesterday was a shirt that once belonged to the King, which sold for $52,000. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Shadow Gear Comics opens in Exeter  Oct 20, 2009
    He chose the name Shadow Gear Comics because of a comic he draws called "The Legends of the Shadow Gear Army.". Fortin stocks a wide variety of "Dungeons and Dragons" games, including the latest editions, and also hosts a regular group that plays the game in the shop. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Man thinks he has Picasso painting  Oct 17, 2009
    The Army veteran said he would often find furniture and other antique pieces and resell them. He ran across the portrait while browsing at a flea market in west Augusta. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Friends of the library book sale is next week  Oct 17, 2009
    He is a graduate of The Citadel, a former Army officer, college professor, political aide and author. The lecture is free and open to the public. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    The Tale of the Christmas Nutcracke...  Oct 15, 2009
    With so much splendor, it s easy to overlook this much-loved winter ballet s hero, a prince-like figure who fends off an invading army of mice on Christmas eve ... In his story, the nutcracker soldier suffers a beating at the hands of the invading mouse army and barely escapes. (Suite101.com)

    * Soul-searching in China as art prices plummet  Oct 14, 2009
    I felt it wasnt very healthy, said Nan Xi (n), a former Chinese army officer turned artist whose works, huge pointillist ink-brush canvasses which he displays in his spacious Songzhuang villa, fetched around half a million yuan (roughly US$70,000) at the peak of the market ... Auction houses were accused of collusion with artists to inflate prices, critics and curators blamed for hyping up artists reputations for hard cash, and artists churned out works straight for auction,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Finger points to discovery of da Vinci portrait  Oct 14, 2009
    Israeli army 'releases Hezbollah video ... What awaits Pakistani army in South Waziristan. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Chinese art market falters, foiling grand plans  Oct 13, 2009
    "The Chinese contemporary market was over-swollen before. I felt it wasn't very healthy," said Nan Xi, a former Chinese army officer turned artist whose works, huge pointillist ink-brush canvasses which he displays in his spacious Songzhuang villa, fetched around half a million yuan at the peak of the market. In the good days, ferocious bidding in auction rooms at the market's peak in 2007 and 2008 caused prices to spiral skyward with buyers and speculators treating contemporary artwork almost... (MSNBC -- Business)

    Salon keeps Evans in style  Oct 12, 2009
    " Roots Mrs. Floyd's father, Kenneth Platson, was a colonel in the Army, so the family moved frequently during her childhood. They lived in Japan and France. Her father bought a home in Evans in 1952, so they would have a permanent home. They moved in in 1961. "Daddy liked it because of Fort Gordon. When we moved to Evans, it was so country. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Iraqis face tough times, starting over in America  Oct 11, 2009
    Consider Sameer Oro, a food and beverage manager for a U.S. Army contractor who later opened a store selling liquor near a Baghdad hotel. In 2005, he says, he was kidnapped, blindfolded, stuffed in a car trunk, a knife held to his throat. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Officials: Theft ring pilfered $450K in goods  Oct 10, 2009
    Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Hewitt enlisted an army of professional shoplifters to pilfer $450,000 worth of goods from Walgreens stores across Central Florida. She was reselling the stolen merchandise at the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market, investigators said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Man arrested in February death of Torrance woman  Oct 10, 2009
    Venezuela's army was deployed to quell the unrest, leaving at least 300 dead. But rights activists say hundreds more were killed - many of them shot indiscriminately by security forces. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Customs Officers Seize Thousands Of Scorpions In Texas  Oct 2, 2009
    Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army. Gray Television, Inc. - Copyright 2002-2009 - Designed by Gray Interactive Media - Powered by Clickability. (KWTX.com, TX)

    New on DVD: 'The Wizard of Oz' gets a high-tech makeover  Oct 2, 2009
    But instead of shrinking, she grows to the heights of Allison Hayes in Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, whereupon the army isolates her with other freaks who include as a gelatinous blob ... director blew the past nine years of his once-stellar career with three smarmy pseudo-hip Ocean's caper pics and a series of mostly audience-repellent experiments (Che, anyone. (USA Today -- Life)

    Monterey Historic State Park leads shutdown  Sep 30, 2009
    The two-story adobe has been an Army supply storage site, a hotel, a courthouse, a church and a tavern. Exhibits recall Monterey's tenure as the capital of Spanish and Mexican California. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Man seeks owner of medals he bought at flea market (1234)  Sep 30, 2009
    The Army Commendation Ribbon, which was instituted in 1945 and made retroactive to 1941, is awarded for heroism and meritorious achievement or service. Dash said he doesn t want any money for the medals. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    16th annual Berlin Whiskey Rebellion keeps local history alive  Sep 25, 2009
    Earlier in the spring, the committee had thought about canceling the event because of lack of funding and lack of volunteers. However, some new committee members and new ideas breathed new life into the annual festival. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Three held in Iraqi art 'sting'  Sep 21, 2009
    A local army commander said three men were arrested after trying to sell the pieces dating from the Sumerian period which ran from 2000 to 4000 BC. ... "The duty of Iraqi army is not only to chase the terrorists but also to protect state treasures," he told reporters. (BBC News -- Africa)

    Antiques aplenty  Sep 19, 2009
    The suitor, Bandung Bondowoso, summoned up an army of demons to fulfil the superhuman task of erecting 1,000 temples in the space of a single night. Worried that the temples would indeed be completed before sunrise, the princess and her maids tricked the demon army into taking flight just before dawn, leaving 999 temples completed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    • Community news  Sep 18, 2009
    Community news Davis completes Army basic. Army National Guard Pfc. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Flea market finds. Scrap lumber. Rusty castoffs. Retailers and restaurant owners are going rustic, creating quirky, homey spaces that just feel right.  Sep 17, 2009
    Her dad s army trunk has new life as a holder of scarves and shoes; a lazy Susan from the 1960s displays hats and gloves; a chair that once belonged to Byam s grandmother is a place for guests to sit (and though she is often asked, Nana s chair is not for sale). For a third location she ll open next month just outside Inman Square, Byam recently picked up some vintage tin advertisements to hang on the walls as jewelry displays, and an old wooden ladder at New England Salvage to showcase... (Boston Globe)

    Torah that survived Holocaust finds home in Miami  Sep 17, 2009
    Irving Whitman, 88, says he was a young Army private from New Jersey when he helped liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp ... Hitler's army would have killed the men and women who bore its congregants. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)

    Gary Cooper Commemorated on Stamp  Sep 13, 2009
    His portrayal of U.S. Army Sergeant Alvin York, in Sergeant York (1941), won him an Academy Award((R)). In 1942, Cooper gave another memorable performance, as baseball slugger Lou Gehrig in The Pride of the Yankees. (PR Newswire)

    Garage Sales Could Land You In Jail  Sep 12, 2009
    I recently tried to donate a beautiful cherrywood crib to the Salvation Army ... The Salvation Army refused to accept the donation on the grounds that it was too onerous a task for their employees to keep current with recalls and the risk of lawsuits too great ... if you believe this federal army will be one bit effective. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay  Sep 4, 2009
    " Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS Inside NYTimes.com On the Freakanomics blog, Fred Shapiro traces the origins of quotations submitted by readers. The building of an indigenous army may... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)

    Sensitive fooball predictions  Sep 4, 2009
    If Oklahoma State s defense was the military, it would be the Swiss Army, attacking with the tooth pick ... at a review kaiser bill said his army was 16 times bigger, the reply, our men will shoot 16 times ; in war like college football bigger isn t always better. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Exploring San Francisco  Sep 3, 2009
    Take the bus to the corner of McDowell and Cowles and read the headstones of beloved pets of the army families that once inhabited the Presidio. Many of the graves date back to the 1950s and feature heartwarming inscriptions such as 'Our Knucklehead: Parakeet to Paradise' and 'Woody: One Great Wiener Dog. (Suite101.com)

    Wash. soldier among 4 killed in Afghanistan  Aug 28, 2009
    Army IDs 4 soldiers killed in helicopter crash. The Army has identified four soldiers killed in a helicopter training accident in Colorado ... -- The Army says a 24-year-old soldier from Federal Way, Wash. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner  Aug 27, 2009
    Mr. Boggs is a retired Army Sergeant First Class, I think he knows how to shoot a firearm ... Question to all military, especially National Guard, (who are really the Militia as mentioned in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 15 (Notice that the Army does not have those or any responsibilities mentioned in OUR Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Saving Europe's Art from the Nazis  Aug 25, 2009
    They were sublet to whatever army they were with. And at the end of the war I think they came back and they just got lost in the fog of history. (Time.com)

    • Shoshone seeks funds for water tower  Aug 20, 2009
    Church said help might come through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "There is still some of that money roaming around," he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Coach Berenato's Trip for the Troops: Day 6 (Yesterday)  Aug 18, 2009
    Jen, the baller from Army, gave me her troop tee shirt ... The tour, whose stops are not being disclosed for security reasons, was organized by Pittsburgh-based marketing agency Koeberle & Associates and sponsored by the U.S. Army. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Offtrack betting in S.F.? Not so fast  Aug 15, 2009
    1940s-era Army bed frames. The Presidio Trust will be hosting an auction to unload the antiques salvaged from the former U.S. Army buildings in the 15 years since soldiers left the decommissioned base. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    The Secret Sextet, Ari Shavit, Haaretz  Aug 15, 2009
    IDF insignia,Uniforms, Paladium Boots Watches, Israel Army T-shirts & Collectibles. Israel's leading car rental company offers you a 20% discount on online reservations. (Harper's Magazine)

    Firearms Collectors now Have an Opportunity to Own a Piece of Hollywood's Western History at their September Premiere Auction  Aug 13, 2009
    There will be a Walter Earp (great grand nephew of Wyatt Earp) presentation , a William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) presentation inscribed Colt Model 1903 Hammerless 32 Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol, a documented Blackpowder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Cowboy Hat Owned by John Hart, "The Lone Ranger" plus firearms of William Bill Tilghman, Turner Kirkland, Arvo Ojala "Gunsmoke", Texas rangers and Western Sherrifs ... The Civil war selection touts a historic old model army... (PR Newswire)

    98 ways to love Lucy  Aug 6, 2009
    Geek Army plays downtown block party on Thursday, Aug. 6, outside Park Place and Boardwalk. Buffalo State announced Great Performers Series with John Tesh (Oct. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    FURRY FILM FESTS  Aug 2, 2009
    A new release that's sure to please both cat- and dog-lovers is "Coraline," Henry Selick's masterpiece of stop-motion animation, featuring a talking black cat and an army of Scottish terriers. Some animal lovers, like Upper East Side antiques dealer Carlton Hobbs, are so serious about pet-themed movies that they invite friends over for a monthly movie night -- similar to a reading group, but easier on time-pressed movie hounds, as no advance preparation is required. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Would You Rather Watch Drop Dead Diva or The Ugly Truth?  Jul 30, 2009
    We expect more from movies than we do from television, especially television that airs right before Army Wives. If The Ugly Truth were playing on basic cable, or rather, when The Ugly Truth is playing on cable, I will be excited to watch it. (Slate)

    One-tank trip: Warm Springs  Jul 24, 2009
    The classic bikes, which date to 1902, include Triumph, Cushman Eagle, Harley-Davidson, Excelsior and Indian motorcycles, in colors ranging from army green and red to bright yellow. Write-ups posted near many of the bikes and other items explain their history to visitors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Jul 23, 2009
    French army drills 'cause fire. Afghan war is 'worth the effort. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    This year, Christmas bells ringing in July  Jul 20, 2009
    In fact, the Salvation Army, whose bell-ringing workers are known to flank store entrances in Santa hats during the holiday season to collect money for the nation's poor, will be at these chains and other locations this month. "It's something we've gotten behind, and the community has embraced," said Stephen Warren of a Salvation Army branch in New Hampshire about its July donation drive. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Astro Boy Gets Voice Talent  Jul 17, 2009
    In ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, players become the iconic hero, Astro Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army. Utilizing Astro's entire arsenal of iconic weapons and abilities--Finger Lasers, Arm Cannon, Butt Machine Guns and Drill Attacks, players will battle hordes of robot enemies and colossal bosses including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and the mysterious Surface. (IGN PS2)

    5 to-do’s in New Orleans  Jul 17, 2009
    The guide gives you the city s early history and then, like a Danielle Steel novel, delves into a little bit of local scandal, talking about the city s notorious businessmen, strange parish laws that date back centuries, smarmy oil and gas companies, levee protection and the Army Corps of Engineers all factors that contributed to the damage from Katrina in some way. While it s all fascinating, it s the stories of survival and heroics in the days following the storm that will leave the biggest... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Old Jade Worth Big Bucks  Jul 17, 2009
    Taylor, 54, says her father bought the jade in China during the 1930s and 1940s while serving in the Army. He was stationed in Beijing, where he bought the vase with ruby detailing, an animal figurine, a small bowl and a larger bowl marked "By Imperial Order.". (KWTX.com, TX)

    It Happened This week: July 13-20  Jul 14, 2009
    Army Sgt. First Class James A. Bindewald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Bindewald, was awarded the Air Medal for his performance in an aerial flight in support of ground troops in Vietnam. The Evening Democrat celebrates the beginning of its second century of publication. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    It's otherworldly  Jul 12, 2009
    I have an army of heroes on my side. I can t stop the theme music trumpeting and drumming in my head, either. (Boston Globe)

    Life remembered: Man found on marsh trail was a UW-L student  Jul 10, 2009
    He served with the U.S. Army Reserves for nine years and was an ROTC cadet, his parents said. Christopher started at UW-L in fall 2007 and had a 3. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Dallas City celebrates 150 years  Jul 8, 2009
    There is a worship service at 10 a.m. Other events of the day are a car and cycle show, mud volleyball, Army rock wall climbing, kids bike races and a mini tractor pull. There will be a main food tent on River Street serving fish on Friday evening, a chicken dinner on Saturday evening and a pancake breakfast Sunday. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    Decision expected soon on visitors center  Jul 8, 2009
    Omar Shute, executive director of Cumberland County Economic Development, which oversees the countys tourism agency, said Monday that a recent feasibility study recommended three viable locations one on the Miracle Mile of the Harrisburg Pike in Middlesex Township; one on the Army Heritage and Education Center campus, also in Middlesex Township; and one at Village Craft Country Peddlers t in South Middleton Township ... 8 million first phase, which will include the first exhibit... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Comings and Goings: Dancer opening new studio  Jul 5, 2009
    The hangar will provide maintenance and technical space for defense contractors who support the Marines Corps Air Station Yuma, the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground and other Department of Defense programs. Project completion and grand opening of the Pappy Boyington hangar is anticipated for late fall. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    Schedule of Independence Day events  Jul 4, 2009
    n During the Revolutionary War, George Washington's Continental Army was never officially issued flags with stars and stripes, although some militia units had such flags. n No one knows who designed and sewed the first Stars and Stripes American flag, but it probably wasn't Betsy Ross. (Missoulian, MT)

    Who makes bank at the White House  Jul 3, 2009
    In a recent New York Times profile, Obama introduced Page as "the receptionist of the entire United States." Before serving in the Obama White House, Page served as an Army sergeant in Iraq under George W. Bush. Joe Biden takes in as the vice president of the United States, while Obama earns $400,000 a year, far less than the he earned in 2008 as a presidential candidate and author. (Yahoo News)

    James A. Jim Burke Sr.  Jul 2, 2009
    He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and a veteran of Korea, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a life member and former commander of the V.F.W., a former scoutmaster, and a member of the Lake Wales Moose Lodge and American Legion Post 8 in Winter Haven. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Street Date: Kentucky Street, Petaluma  Jul 2, 2009
    After Penry's Army platoon came under fierce attack during a mission in the Vietnam War, Penry risked his life to defend its position and carry 18 wounded men to safety. He died in 1994. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Charmon Rene Helmick-Pentecost (36)  Jun 29, 2009
    She then accepted an administrative assistant position at Carroll College, where she was instrumental in starting up the Army ROTC Program. In the spring of 1998, Char met and fell in love with Karl Pentecost of Butte. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Air Force Announces Men's Soccer Class of 2013  Jun 26, 2009
    recruited by James Madison, Seton Hall, Princeton and Army ... his uncle, John Sullivan, graduated from Army ... recruited by Houston Baptist, Southwestern University and Army. (Airforcesports.com)

    A father's American dream  Jun 21, 2009
    His daughters will take over both kitchens, producing enough food to feed an Italian army, and every corner of the house and yard will be filled with Rosatos. Frank will call his children by their correct names, but he's given up on keeping the grandchildren straight. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Bantam's Gilyard Dies  Jun 19, 2009
    Mr. Gilyard was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the Army from June 1959 until June 1967 ... His last assignment was with Headquarters Company of the 54th Signal Battalion, and he was discharged with the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and awarded National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. (Litchfield County Times, CT)

    Oh, goodness. Politicians are about to ‘fix’ health care.  Jun 18, 2009
    Colonel Nathan Bedford Harumph, US Army (ret. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Alright, the first few football times are announced  Jun 5, 2009
    Sept. 12 Duke at Army ESPN Classic TBA. Sept. 12 Jacksonville State at Florida State ESPN 360. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Collectible Boxing Movie Posters  Jun 3, 2009
    Jackie Gleason plays his conniving manager Maish Rennick, with Mickey Rooney as loyal corner man Army. Poster tagline/auction result: "The World of 'Mountain' Rivera...The Fast Buck...The Angry Men...The Lonely Women!"/$18. (Suite101.com)

    WCPS driver to be featured on The Early Show  Jun 3, 2009
    Sirbaugh, 62, is raising her granddaughter while her daughter serves as a U.S. Army staff sergeant stationed temporarily in Florida ... Paulette Sirbaugh, 62, is raising her granddaughter, Juliana Gutowski, 5, while Sirbaughs daughter, Georgia Gutowski, 24, serves as a U.S. Army staff sergeant stationed temporarily in Florida ... Paulette Sirbaugh, 62, is raising her granddaughter, Juliana Gutowski, 5, while Sirbaughs daughter, Georgia Gutowski, 24, serves as a U.S. Army staff sergeant... (The Herald-Mail Online)

    Woodbury 350th Committee Seeks Volunteers, Donations  May 27, 2009
    "It's going to take an army to run this and we need volunteers for the weekend and now," said Ms. Scruggs. The 350th Anniversary Committee meetings typically take place at 6 p.m. every Thursday, at the Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main St. South. (Voices, CT)

    '1 in 4 Israelis would consider leaving country if Iran gets nukes'...  May 23, 2009
    IDF insignia,Uniforms, Paladium Boots Watches, Israel Army T-shirts & Collectibles. Quality cosmetics from the Dead Sea. (The Drudge Report)

    Remains Of Texas Vietnam Veteran Finally Laid To Rest Saturday  May 23, 2009
    The remains of Army Pvt. Warren A. Nicholls of Fort Worth will be sealed in a granite memorial bench during a Memorial Day weekend ceremony at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, Okla. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Heres how Israel would destroy Irans nuclear program, Reuven Pedatzur, Haaretz  May 20, 2009
    IDF insignia,Uniforms, Paladium Boots Watches, Israel Army T-shirts & Collectibles. Masterpiece Residence in the Heart of Tel Aviv. (Harper's Magazine)

    Pre-Order Bonus at Gamestop on Ne...  May 13, 2009
    In Overlord II, players decimate an entire empire and lord over its citizens to become the new Overlord with a more powerful army of minions. Overlord II features the same great humor and gameplay that made the original a hit and adds a brand new story, clever new characters, whimsical new environments, varied combat features and a stronger, funnier horde of minions. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Velvet Assassin  May 13, 2009
    com My Best Records (on XBOX 360): total campaign completion : 2hr and 40 min / 231 silent kill out of 344 enemies / total 344 kill out of 344 enemies - Summary: 1) Total 15000 EXP 2) Total 69 Collectibles 3) Total 7 Secret Objective 4) Total 7 Letters Mission 1 The Lost Valley (Total 1000 EXP) 1) (Knight's Cross 1 of 5) On the barrels - In front of the parachute on top level (100 EXP) 2) (Signet Ring 1 of 7) Carrying with a patrol guard near the bridge (100 EXP) 3) (Lighter 1 of 5) On the pile... (IGN PC Games)

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