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Funerals for FM3c Jasper L. Pue (World War II) and PFC William H. Jones (Korea)

Funerals for FM3c Jasper L. Pue (World War II) and PFC William H. Jones (Korea)

| August 19, 2019 | 4 Comments

In April, DPAA announced that it had accounted for FM3c Jasper L. Pue, US Navy. FM3c Pue was lost at Pearl Harbor, HI, on 7 December 1941. FM3c Pue will be buried on Sunday, 25 August, in Houston, Texas. Regrettably, DPAA does not seem to have posted the specific location for his funeral services or […]

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Monday Feel Good Stories

Monday Feel Good Stories

| August 19, 2019 | 5 Comments

I’ll see your .40 Short-and-Weak, and raise you a brazillion. USS New Jersey BB-62 Bullet shatters CPD station window after concealed carry holder shoots back in West Side dispute The shooting happened near the Austin 15th District police station Friday. By David Struett No one was hurt Friday after a bullet pierced a window of […]

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Random Stuff from the Road

Random Stuff from the Road

| August 18, 2019 | 24 Comments

Some random observations from about half-way through a looooong road trip. — If you’re active, reserve, or retired military and you’re traveling through Louisiana, you may be able (if space is available) to stay overnight at a former leprosarium if you like. It’s the Gillis W. Long Center at Carville, LA. It was formerly the […]

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UPDATE! ‘Why would you just come out shooting?’

UPDATE! ‘Why would you just come out shooting?’

| August 18, 2019 | 13 Comments

Lake County prosecutor defends murder charges against teens whose friend was killed during attempted car theft, saying teens ‘ultimately were responsible for the death Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim speaks at a news conference on Aug. 13, 2019, at Daniel Wright Junior High School, Lincolnshire, Ill. (Victor Hilitski / for the Chicago Tribune) Lake […]

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USS Saufley DD465

USS Saufley DD465

| August 18, 2019 | 16 Comments

This is an official overview of the adequacy available of facilities for the crew of the USS Saufley DD-465, a destroyer converted after World War II to an antisubmarine warfare ship (DDE) and later to EDDE.   Film produced by the Naval Photographic Center, NAS Anacostia, Anacostia, DC, 1952. This film was produced for the […]

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‘Why would you just come out shooting?’ Mother of 14-year-old boy killed by Lake County homeowner questions man’s account

‘Why would you just come out shooting?’ Mother of 14-year-old boy killed by Lake County homeowner questions man’s account

| August 18, 2019 | 76 Comments

Ex-PH2 sends us this update of the sad tale of a 14 year old losing his life in a botched auto theft / target of opportunity with his older relatives and friends. The cousins and crew are now up on felony murder charges, and baby-momma wants answers. This one will hurt, Claw. Tyiesha Annan sounded […]

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Boomer’s Sunday

Boomer’s Sunday

| August 18, 2019 | 25 Comments

OK. More than 10 Blame Boomer. It’s time once again, Delta Whiskies and Whiskettes, for Boomer’s Sunday, where I cull through his weekly offering of ‘toons, and pick the best ten or so. Honorable Mention goes to my pals AW1 Scott, and AW1 Rod, who both provided some entertainment. If I can drag AW1 Tim […]

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Another Ten Are Home

Another Ten Are Home

| August 18, 2019 | 5 Comments

DPAA has identified and accounted for the following formerly-missing US personnel. From World War II FC1c Robert L. Corn, US Navy, assigned to the crew of the USS Oklahoma, was lost at Pearl Harbor, HI, on 7 December 1941. He was accounted for on 14 August 2019. S2c Hurbert P. Hall, US Navy, assigned to […]

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