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The East County Military Family and Friends and Warrior Watch Riders are hosting the inaugural Troop Fest on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 1 to 11 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch....
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 | 6 |
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It was a somber yet festive observance, much like those that have taken place each of the last three years, as East County came together in Antioch to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. On hand...
Sep 09, 2010 | 1 | 14 |
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This weekend as the nation recalls the events of 9/11 and commemorates the lives lost that day, East County’s Military Family and Friends will also be reflecting and remembering at the group’s four...
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 | 6 |
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2009 Freedom High School graduate Richard Rybicki recently completed his training at the United States Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center.
He underwent an eight-week transformatio...
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Seaman Sam Mattea of Brentwood recently graduated from Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center.
One of a class of 847, Mattea will continue his training in Illinois as a hospitalman re...
Sep 02, 2010 | 0 | 7 |
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Antioch brought home another of its own from Iraq last weekend: Staff Sgt. Nick Sponseller of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division.
The Warrior Watch Riders surprised him at Applebee’s and provided a...
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 | 9 |
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Bryce Starratt, a lifetime resident of Discovery Bay and 2005 Liberty High School graduate, completed U.S. Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Okla. in August of 2009.
Bryce was selected as t...
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 | 8 |
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Patrick and Amanda Murphy of Brentwood are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Pvt. Timothy J.P. Murphy, from U.S. Army Boot Camp on June 17.
The graduation was held at Fort Benning, Ga...
Aug 12, 2010 | 0 | 12 |
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Discovery Bay’s Lt. Col. Derrick Boler and 100 National Guardsmen returned Tuesday from a yearlong deployment to the Middle East, where they trained Iraqi police.
Hundreds of happy family members,...
Aug 04, 2010 | 0 | 9 |
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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...
Jul 22, 2010 | 0 | 4 |
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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...
Jun 17, 2010 | 0 | 8 |
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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...
Jun 16, 2010 | 1 | 8 |
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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...
Jun 03, 2010 | 0 | 16 |
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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...
Jun 03, 2010 | 0 | 12 |
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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...
Jun 01, 2010 | 0 | 9 |
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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...
May 27, 2010 | 0 | 18 |
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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...
May 27, 2010 | 0 | 13 |
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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...
May 20, 2010 | 0 | 14 |
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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...
May 08, 2010 | 0 | 19 |
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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...