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Mothers prepare boxes for military
Christmas care packages are on the way to about 100 Blair County military personnel stationed throughout the United States and around the world.
Soldiers Send Thanksgiving Greetings
LTC Chuck Henderson sends a holiday greeting to friends at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.
I am living in the age of science fiction - I wonder
In 1959 I had a map of the solar system taped to my bedroom wall. My big sister would run me through the lineup: Mercury was a superheated ball of rock and iron, too close to the sun to sustain life.
Veterans parade deserves TV slot
I was excited to see the Veterans Day parade that took place in New York City. However, I was very upset to notice that not one channel broadcast the entire parade outside of a 30-second clip before moving on to the next news story.[0xa0] Every Thanksgiving, St.
The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York
Helen A. Smith, 69, of 4790 Route 474, Ashville, NY, died unexpectedly at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the emergency room of WCA Hospital.
Veterans Day included commemorating veterans and honoring their service to the nation with events throughout the tri-county area Wednesday.
A.1.C. Leonard Moreau, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Moreau of 394 Union St., has arrived home on a 35-day leave.
Could Thursday's bloody soldier shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, occur here at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst? It already has, although fortuitously without any loss of life.
Chevy Salutes America's Hero Master Sergeant Bubba Beason
BMNN wrote: on Nov. 05, 2009: /CMA/ Nashville, TN -- Master Sergeant Bubba Beason of the United States Air Force has been chosen as "America's Hero" in the "Chevy Salutes America's Heroes" contest.
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Jordan deployed to Southwest Asia
Air Force Airman 1st Class William J. Jordan, of Prior Lake, has deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and/or Operation Enduring Freedom.
Air Force plane will make touch and go landings
An Albany International Airport spokesperson says a US Air Force aircraft will be conducting touch-and-go landings at the airport until noon today.
Democrat makes another run at Plumsted body
It's been 20 years since a Democrat has served on the governing body of one of the most Republican-leaning towns in the county.
Four plus a write-in seek two open seats on committee
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP Four candidates will be on the ballot for two open seats on the local governing body Election Day Tuesday, Nov.
In the shadow of the mega-base, Wrightstown gets second chance
Mayor Tom Harper said he can "finally see the end." A few years ago that wouldn't be such good news.
Airman Andrew D. Smith graduated recently from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
William 'Willie' Drew, age 71, long time Richmond resident, died Monday night after a short struggle with lung cancer.
Craig Joint Theater Hospital team helps build Afghan nursing foundation
Afghan National Army soldiers Malika Faqiri and Laila Farahi help with an Afghan woman Oct.
Two women with strong ties to Burlington County will be honored by a women's business group.
Air Force Airman Phillip A. Rogers graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Kenneth C. Adams has been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and/or Operation Enduring Freedom.
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