Tag: veteran
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Why Teachers’ Voices Matter: A Q&A With Veteran Teacher, Author, and Blogger Larry Ferlazzo
The people most affected by a problem often have the best ideas on how to solve it, says the architect of Classroom Q&A. Read Full Article
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‘He gave his all’. New police station in Fresno named for officer killed by wrong-way driver
Fresno’s newest police substation was officially named on Friday, in honor of Phia Vang — the veteran officer who was killed by a drunk driver while headed home from work in 2019. Chief Paco … Read Full Article
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Hmong Vietnam veterans reflect on their time in service
Hmong Vietnam veterans looked back on their time in service on the 50-year anniversary of the U.S. pulling troops out of Vietnam. One area veteran said the time was important but also brought back … Read Full Article
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Family mourns Clovis Marine veteran killed in crash on highway
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) –The community is morning the loss of a Clovis Marine veteran who died in a Highway 41 crash. The family held a celebration of life for Sgt. Sath Som on Saturday. Read Full Article
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Veteran Connection: Travel around the world without leaving your kitchen
In America, salt and sugar seem to be the only flavor. However, with the use of spices you can transport a boring kitchen into an atmosphere that allows you to … Read Full Article
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‘Gran Torino’: Clint Eastwood Co-Star Bee Vang Blames the Film for ‘Mainstreaming Anti-Asian Racism’
Gran Torino follows Walt Kowalski (Eastwood), who is a widow and Korean War veteran. His family alienates him and he’s angry at the world. Walt’s young neighbor, Thao Vang Lor (Vang), tries to … Read Full Article
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WEDC recognizes officials for service to minorty-, women-, veteran-owned businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. recognized seven business officials for their services to minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin. Read Full Article
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North La Crosse’s Louie Ferris, dead at 91, hailed as patriotic veteran, community servant
A hero. “I probably have never met a more patriotic veteran in my life,” said U.S. Rep. Ron Kind. A servant. “I called him up, I asked him if he would come to our city council meeting, it was a … Read Full Article
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Korean War veteran and La Crosse community member Louis Ferris dies at 91
A hero. “I probably have never met a more patriotic veteran in my life,” said Representative Ron Kind. A servant. “I called him up, I asked him if he would come to our city council meeting, it was a … Read Full Article
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EDITORIAL: The U.S. must give refuge to Afghans fleeing the Taliban
Pa Xang Her became the first Hmong veteran to be buried with American military honors in Green Bay. In March 2017, Lt. Col. Youa Kao Vang, another … Read Full Article
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Journal Times editorial: The U.S. must give refuge to Afghans fleeing the Taliban
Pa Xang Her became the first Hmong veteran to be buried with American military honors in Green Bay. In March 2017, Lt. Col. Youa Kao Vang, another … Read Full Article
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Korean War veteran keeps serving community despite cancer
He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he spent eight years active as a staff sergeant, serving in the Korean War. Ferris described the decision to enter the military as an easy one, looking … Read Full Article
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Vietnam war veteran says Afghanistan evacuation brings back painful memories
“I had been close to Hmong people in Laos, and at the end of the war I mean they were pretty much slaughtered,” Curry remembered. The images out of Afghanistan are painful, but he said the evacuation … Read Full Article
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Vet Van Orden cites Afghanistan exit as “debacle”
Two combat veterans who fought in Afghanistan spoke out against the current situation in that country during a press conference at Veteran’s Freedom Park. One of those vets, retired Navy Seal and … Read Full Article
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Loved ones hold candlelight vigil for man found dead in Fresno canal
Family and friends of a prominent Hmong community member and decorated veteran paid tribute to him on what would’ve been his 68th birthday. The vigil for Charlie … Read Full Article