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Veterans Hall renovations underway
by Ruth Roberts
Aug 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
If you’ve been inside Veterans Memorial Hall in Brentwood lately, you’ve probably noticed some changes to the interior of the 85-year-old structure at 757 First St. At least that’s what Dave Martin...
Luncheon for veterans
Jul 22, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom are invited to enjoy a free lunch on Saturday, July 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Bases Loaded, 400 G St. in downtown Antioch...
U.S. Army Cadet Andrew Joseph Ng
Jun 17, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
U.S. Army Cadet Andrew Joseph Ng, son of Debbie and Richard Ng of Oakley and 2006 Freedom High School graduate, graduated from the United States Military Academy on May 22. While at West Point, Ng...
Heritage student to honor veterans
by Samie Hartley
Jun 16, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
While most high school students are out enjoying the sunshine, reveling in the few precious summer weeks where they leave responsibility by the wayside, David Juarez is spending his summer learning...
Remembering those who gave all
by Rick Lemyre
Jun 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
As is the case every year, a sea of flags fluttered on veterans’ graves at Union Cemetery Monday, a stark reminder of the many men and women who have helped keep America free over the years. As als...
Remembering in Antioch
Jun 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Hundreds of Antioch residents came out to honor America’s fallen heroes during this year’s Antioch Memorial Thunder event. The ceremony included speeches from local dignitaries and veterans, musica...
Raul Octavio H. Jacobo
Jun 01, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
SGT Raul Octavio H. Jacobo, an Oakley resident and Army reservist serving in Iraq with the 368th Military Intelligence Battalion, Alpha Company, United States Forces-IRAQ, seen here standing in fro...
Antioch prepares to honor veterans
May 27, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in the service of their country. On Monday, May 31, at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch, veterans wi...
Serving America
May 27, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Discovery Bay resident Karen L. Schwerdtfeger is proud to announce the recent graduation of her son, Linsey R. Schwerdtfeger, from Marine Corp boot camp. A former Liberty High School student, Lins...
Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony
May 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
The Brentwood VFW Post 10789 will be honoring those who gave all for their country this Memorial Day at Union Cemetery in Brentwood. The public is invited to attend the 10 a.m. event on May 31, whi...
Oakley Marine returns from Afghanistan
by Rick Lemyre
May 08, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
Lcpl. Joshua Simpson received a noisy welcome home to Oakley Friday evening. About two dozen motorcycle-mounted patriots from the Warrior Watch Riders, Lafayette Flag Brigade, American Legion Rider...
Saluting the soldier
May 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
SPC Jeffery Wymer, a member of the 218th Military Police Battalion, was recently honored at an Oakley City Council meeting for returning home safely after a yearlong deployment in Iraq. As part of...
Serving America
Apr 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Army sapper Pfc. Clint Rarey, right, shakes the hand of Warrior Watch Rider Jeff Emanuel as other Riders look on during a surprise sendoff at Rarey’s Brentwood home recently. Rarey, son of Paul and...
Committee seeks veterans’ pictures
Apr 29, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Preparations are under way for the 2010 Memorial Day observances at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch, and organizers want it to be picture-perfect. In addition to a motorcycle caravan, dignitaries...
League takes vets to lunch
Apr 15, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Some 14 members and spouses of the Marine Corps League recently treated 10 veterans to lunch at Antioch’s Outback Café. The veterans are patients at the Veterans Administration Northern California ...
Send troops a bit of home
Feb 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
In an effort to bring the comforts of home to our troops, the Antioch Military Family & Friends is partnering with the Contra Costa County Law Enforcement Training Center Class 165 to host a Care P...
Welcome home
Feb 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Thai Pham, seen here in a white shirt and striped tie, is a former sergeant with the 528th Special Ops Battalion. His spine was injured in a parachute drop in Afghanistan, which to his disappointme...
Secret world of Camp Tracy revealed
by Rick Lemyre
Jan 28, 2010 | 2 2 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
About 350 people came together on Sunday for a rare glimpse into the sometimes opulent, sometimes shadowy past of the Byron Hot Springs, also known as the top-secret World War II prisoner interroga...
Freedom grad shares Time with Obama
by Ruth Roberts
Dec 17, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Earlier this month when President Obama traveled to West Point to sell his plan for sending additional troops to Afghanistan, former Freedom High School grad Andrew Ng had a front row seat. This we...
Oakley native receives Bronze Star
by Ruth Roberts
Dec 03, 2009 | 1 1 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
Marine Sgt. Maj. Anthony Mass, Jr. said he can’t remember all the details, and that’s understandable; he was pretty busy. They’re all listed, however, in an official summary of his actions between ...