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‘The man that bullets couldn’t stop:’ Author writes book of his father’s WWII heroism
Read full article: ‘The man that bullets couldn’t stop:’ Author writes book of his father’s WWII heroismAuthor Walt Larimore expands on At First Light, which tells the true story of a World War II hero, his bravery and an amazing horse
‘A big job’: Nephew reacts after remains of missing Leesburg WWII soldier are ID’d
Read full article: ‘A big job’: Nephew reacts after remains of missing Leesburg WWII soldier are ID’dStaff Sgt. Franklin Hall was 21 years old when he died. His remains were identified earlier this year — around 80 years after his death.
‘The greatest thing that I ever did:’ 102-year-old Navy veteran is kind of a big deal
Read full article: ‘The greatest thing that I ever did:’ 102-year-old Navy veteran is kind of a big dealIn 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Navy Women’s Reserve Act into law which created what was commonly known as the WAVES – Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.
‘The only one to ever return home:’ WWII tugboat will come back to DeLand
Read full article: ‘The only one to ever return home:’ WWII tugboat will come back to DeLandIt took years of work for a group of history buffs in Volusia County, but finally, a World War II-era tugboat that was built in DeLand is now back in the U.S.
3 Russian military pilots killed when ejection seats accidentally activate
Read full article: 3 Russian military pilots killed when ejection seats accidentally activate(AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, Pool)MOSCOW – Three members of a Russian bomber's air crew died Tuesday when their ejection seats accidentally activated during preflight checks, the military said. The Russian Defense Ministry said the incident happened at an airbase in the Kaluga region, about 145 kilometers (90 miles) southwest of Moscow. It said the crew of a Tu-22M3 long-range bomber was preparing for a training mission when its ejection system malfunctioned and accidentally shot the crew out. Russian news reports said the fourth crew member survived the incident and was hospitalized. About 60 are estimated to remain in service with the Russian air force, and some have flown bombing missions to strike militants in Syria from their bases in Russia.
How does Florida’s vaccine rollout compare to the rest of the country?
Read full article: How does Florida’s vaccine rollout compare to the rest of the country?Ron DeSantis praised the state’s vaccine rollout plan during a news conference in South Florida. “We are getting close to having vaccinated 20% of the 65 and up. According to the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine data, Florida is ranked third in the country in total vaccines administered behind California and Texas. Wolfson said there is a reason why the south Florida counties have the most vaccinations. In Central Florida, Orange County leads the way in vaccinations.
Ukraine marks 79th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre
Read full article: Ukraine marks 79th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacrePeople look an art installation to mark 79th anniversary of the 1941 Babi Yar massacre at a menorah monument close to a Babi Yar ravine where tens of thousands of Jews were killed during WWII, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Ukraine marked the 79th anniversary of the 1941 Babi Yar massacre. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)