Navy WWII veteran and baseball Hall of Famer, Bob Feller, dies at 92
A feature on the Navy Times shared the passing of Bob Feller, a Hall of Fame pitcher and Navy veteran, who served in the Navy for four years during World War II. Bob FellerHis service in the Navy prevented him from achieving what is considered as the “traditional standards of pitching greatness”: winning 300 games, or striking out 3,000 batters. He finished his career with 266 victories and 2,581 strikeouts, but he was remembered as saying: “I’m not too much concerned about my baseball career… I want to be remembered as a good American citizen, who enjoyed baseball and farming with his dad. And when it was time to fish or cut bait, I signed up two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor.”
Pearl Harbor survivors gather to remember around the country
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Aging Pearl Harbor survivors on Tuesday heard reassurances their sacrifice would be remembered and passed on to future generations as they gathered to mark the 69th anniversary of the attack.
Veterans Day Message from America’s oldest veteran
Veterans Day is a time to thank and acknowledge our military veteran’s service to our country. It should also serve as a reminder for veterans and their families to support those who wish to memorialize their loved ones.
WWII Veteran given grave marker 65 years after death
Allen Jackson and Tim McKinney two extraordinary veterans that ensured a grave maker was ordered and placed where World War II veteran William Jennings Brien Jr. was laid to rest 65 years ago.
San Diego PD Officer Christopher “Cover” Wilson is being remembered as “Twice the Hero”
Officer Wilson first served our Country by serving in the United States Navy where he worked as a Surface Warfare Officer and retired as a Lieutenant. When he completed his service, he knew he was still not done. He then joined the San Diego Police Department where he worked for more than 17 years serving and protecting the People. He did this with such pride and pleasure.
USS Cole 10-years later
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2010 – Navy officials, current and former crew members and families of the fallen gathered today at Norfolk Naval Station, Va., to remember the 17 sailors killed and 39 others wounded in the al-Qaida attack on the USS Cole 10 years ago today.
US Navy WWII veteran Tony Curtis dies at age 85
Sept. 30, 2010 Henderson, NV. Tony Curtis, the dashingly handsome film star of the 1950s and ’60s best remembered for his hilarious turn in drag in Billy Wilder’s classic comedy “Some Like It Hot” and dramatic roles in “The Defiant Ones” and “Sweet Smell of Success,” died Wednesday night. He was 85.
Navy Cross receipent helps wounded Marine warriors
One of the most highly decorated Marines during the war in Iraq had to drink to fall asleep. He once tried to kill himself. This was …
2nd U.S. sailor’s remains are found in Afghanistan
The body of a second U.S. sailor who went missing in Afghanistan last week has been recovered, an Afghan police chief said on Thursday.
Navy ID’s Casualty and List Sailor as Whereabouts Unknown
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor and the identity of another sailor listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). The announcement resulted from a July 23 incident in Logar province, Afghanistan, while the sailors were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
