Just around the corner we will be remembering 9/11. On Sept 11, 2001 19 men trained by al-Qaeda carried out a coordinated terrorist attack on the United States that had been planned for years. The attackers simultaneously hijacked four large passenger aircraft with the intention of crashing them into major landmarks in the United States, inflicting as much death and destruction as possible. Three of the planes struck their targets;…
Recently at the AIR FORCE ACADEMY in Colorado. - The first woman to lead the Air Force Academy took over the job, but Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson said she's not dwelling on the significance of the milestone. Johnson, a 1981 graduate of the school and former professor at the academy, said her appointment is an example of the nation's willingness to give everyone a chance. Johnson told the school's 4,000…
And if you are a golfer or know someone who is, there is a great way for you to help our Veterans . The Lafayette war veterans which includes the american legion, navy league, marine corps league and the VFW are holding a golf tournament on Monday September 9 at the Contra Costa Country club. The golf tournament supports military and veteran patients at the Polytruama Rehab Center in Palo…
Part of the declaration of independence reads; “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Independence Day, the 4th of July, is quickly approaching. Remembering why we celebrate is a duty for all Americans. It’s a day that honors the birthday of the…
Months after Superstorm Sandy swamped her little island, the Statue of Liberty will finally welcome visitors again on Independence Day. Sandy made landfall one day after the statue's 126th birthday, flooding most of the 12 acres that she stands upon with water that surged as high as 8 feet. Lady Liberty herself was spared, but the surrounding grounds on Liberty Island took a beating. Railings broke, docks and paving stones…
A 91 year old World War II veteran Melvin Dull was honored for his heroic World War II service. He received a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and a POW Medal. His family was told that years ago that his records had been lost in a fire, preventing him from receiving his medals until recently when someone found them. He joined the Army in 1945 serving in northern and central…
