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This 2010 graduate of Heritage High School, graduated from U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. on May 26. She’ll be attending “A” School in Pensacola, Fla. for 19 weeks to study...
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 | 6 |
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U.S. Army Pfc. Ryan Walters, a 2006 Liberty High School graduate and son of Herb and Dawn Walters of Brentwood, recently graduated from the Charlie Company 795th Military Police Battalion at Fort L...
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Congratulations to Julio Cesar Frias, who grew up in Brentwood, graduated from Freedom High School in 2010 and joined the United States Army.
Frias graduated Army Boot Camp in Fort Benning, Ga. on...
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 | 4 |
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Fred and Diane Aeschbach of Brentwood are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Pvt. Austin Ryan Aeschback, from U.S. Army basic combat training at Fort Sill, Okla. on May 6, 2011.
Austin...
Jun 15, 2011 | 0 | 8 |
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If you’ve noticed what appears to be a lot of American flag hot tubs on display at local businesses these days, you’re not alone. It’s not an increase in the public’s preference for patriotic pools...
Jun 02, 2011 | 0 | 13 |
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It must have been 15 years ago that I first saw the gravestone of Russell J. Modin at Union Cemetery. I was probably there for Memorial Day, probably wandering among the markers looking for veteran...
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What started out as a humble request from a World War II veteran at an Antioch City Council meeting has grown into an annual Memorial Day event attracting hundreds of residents, veterans and active...
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Memorial Day is over, but East County residents can still show their support for veterans next weekend in two events on Saturday, June 11.
The Crafters & Home Business Fair, sponsored by the East C...
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan McCarthy, a Brentwood native, was in Hayneville, Alabama for a two-week deployment this month for an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) mission. Above, McCart...
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Brentwood welcomed one of its own back from Afghanistan recently with a 29-motorcycle escort and Welcome Home ceremony for U.S. Army Spec/4 Clinton Rarey, back row center in black T-shirt, getting ...
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 | 10 |
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Lindsay Sanders
Heritage High School alumna Lindsay G. Sanders (class of 2009) graduated from Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas on March 18. Sanders...
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 | 6 |
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Following her graduation from Heritage High School in June of 2010, Carolyn Wright decided to serve her country by enlisting in the United States Navy on a delayed entry recruit program.
Wright gra...
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Gary Dobberpuhl and Treva Black proudly share the news of their son’s decision to serve our beloved country and enlist in the United States Army. Troy W. Dobberpuhl, a 1996 graduate of Liberty High...
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At the sound of the bell, fists were flying, feet were dancing, heads were bobbing and the roar of the crowd proclaimed to all attendees that Fight Night had begun.
Spc. Danielle Lagunas-Valles, a ...
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The Filipino-American Association of Pittsburg observes the 69th anniversary of the fall of Bataan-Corregidor Saturday, April 9 at a luncheon buffet at Humphrey’s on the Delta in Antioch. The survi...
Mar 31, 2011 | 0 | 7 |
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Mother Nature put a damper on a planned garage sale, but not on enthusiasm for supporting our troops.
The garage sale intended for last weekend to support East County Military Families and Friends ...
Mar 31, 2011 | 0 | 7 |
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Last month, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eric Boettcher delivered a presentation to 14 veterans of the WWII’s Battle of the Bulge about his tours of duty in Iraq, at the same time gaining support for a Brent...
Mar 24, 2011 | 0 | 6 |
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Little Wonders Preschool in Oakley is donating care packages to troops in Afghanistan. The children learned that the soldiers help keep our country safe and that they are far from home and need sna...
Mar 17, 2011 | 0 | 10 |
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Brentwood resident and U.S. Army Pfc. Christopher Carlisle, assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division walks with Iraqi A...
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Oakley resident Allan Perry recently retired after 40 years of military service.
His career began in 1970, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes Naval ...