Posts Tagged ‘U.S. Navy’
CHS grad showing off in the sky
A graduate of Columbia High School recently had the opportunity to fly the planes he watched as a child as he participated in the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show…
Read MoreMade in the USA: Veteran pursues flag-making passion
A Waterloo veteran has spent the past year crafting American flags, placing a special focus on quality, domestic craftwork and giving back to his fellow vets. Originally from Prairie du…
Read MoreCuban Missile Crisis memories
According to history books, the tense two weeks of the Cuban Missile Crisis ended Oct. 29, 1962. On that day, the Soviet Union agreed to dismantle and remove its offensive…
Read MoreCheers to this Waterloo veteran
A Waterloo resident and Navy veteran appears on the bottle of one of the most popular brands of bourbon in the country. Joshua Perschbacher was one of six veterans selected…
Read MoreVietnam vet’s unit finally recognized
Almost 50 years after he left Vietnam, the Navy squadron of Maeystown’s Lonnie Roy is finally being recognized for its service. Roy was a member of the HA(L)-3 Seawolves, a…
Read MoreHills and Hollows race adds patriotic flair
A large cadre of runners and walkers competed in the 12th annual Hills and Hollows Half Marathon and 5K in Valmeyer on Saturday, with an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers cheering…
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