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Kenneth “Ken” Chester Balcomb III – a tenth-generation Balcomb – died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 15, 2022 surrounded by loving family at the Center for Whale Research’s “Balcomb Big Salmon Ranch” above the shores of the Elwha River near Port Angeles, Washington.

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Awards and 'expedited review' a year after Kabul evacuation

President Joe Biden directed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to award all U.S. service members who were involved in the retrograde in Afghanistan, Operation Allies Refuge, and Operation Allies Welcome the Meritorious Unit Commendation.

The uniform ribbon is awarded by the individual services and it can signify valorous or meritorious service in combat, non-combat or a support role.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Wednesday that troops who served in Afghanistan during the withdrawal last year are to be given the Meritorious Unit Commendation.

For the second time in as many years there will be a new commander at Fort Jackson in South Carolina.

Retired Col. Victor "Vic" Fernandez, a 30-year Army veteran who did two tours in Vietnam, was hurt when he returned to the United States to little reception, his friend and

When Bob Vlasics was a new second lieutenant out of ROTC from the University of Toledo in 1965, a captain gave him advice that stayed with him throughout his career.

Route 28 will be awash in a sea of green Saturday as the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade returns — in a huge way — and in the right season this time.