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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave Lake. He was a beloved member of the community, known by many as a neighbor, friend, mentor, uncle, grandfather, and Dad. He served in both WWII and Vietnam. Mr. Lake passed away at home on his 101st birthday, surrounded by his children who had come to celebrate with him. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Loretta Winkler, former president of Chester Historical Society and Assistant Director of Westchester Public Library System, turned 100 years young and was feted by family and friends on the occasion....

A Navy program is bringing home an Ohio sailor who lost his life in the Pearl Harbor tragedy on Dec. 7, 1941.

CHAMPIONS. Philippine Navy flag officer in command, Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado (standing, sixth from right) poses for a photo opportunity with Navy personnel who won medals in the 31st Southeast Asian Games at the Navy headquarters in Manila on Monday (June 6, 2022). The Team Navy brought home a total of 19 medals from the regional sporting event. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy) MANILA - The Philippine Navy (PN) honored 19 of its sailor-athletes who won medals in the recently-concluded 31st S...

MANILA-Philippine Navy (PN) athletes won the gold, silver, and bronze medals in various events in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Hanoi, Vietnam, contributing to the country's medal tally in the sporting event. In a statement Wednesday, PN spokesperson Commander Benjo Negranza said Apprentice Seaman (ASN) Clinton Kingsley Bautista bagged the gold medal at the Men's 110/100m Hurdles event, setting a new national record of 17.98 seconds. "Meanwhile, ASN Aries Toledo placed se...

The U.S.S. Boise, the ship where Leo Loumbas served during WWII. Credit: Public DomainLeo Loumbas was the first Greek-American killed in World War II (WWII) from the city of Chicago. His death is memorialized, especially by the Greek-American community, in his home city of Chicago, where services have been held in his honor at St.…

The U.S.S. Boise, the ship where Loumbas served.Leo A. Loumbas was the first Greek-American killed in WWII from the city of Chicago.His death is memorialized, especially by the Greek-American community, in his home city of Chicago, where services have been held in his honor at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church. Leo A. Loumbas was a…

By Lt Col Terrence G. Popravak, Jr., USAF (Retired), 142nd Wing / History Office / Published April 15, 2021 Frank W. Wright’s fighter plane in RAF 209 Squadron during World War I was the famous Sopwith Camel. The British Sopwith F.1 Camel shot down more enemy aircraft than any other Allied World War I fighter. Best characterized by its unmatched maneuverability, the Camel was difficult to defeat in a dogfight. Tricky handling characteristics, however, made the Camel a dang...