Author: Nick Walter
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EMPOWERING
California Pizza KitchenOn Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12th, all veterand and active duty military receive a pree pizza and a non-alcoholic beverage. Dine in Only. Must be in uniform or bring military ID or proof of service. Denny’s All You Can Eat PancakesGet all you can eat pancakes for all active duty military…
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A Knop on top
HONOLULU — A World War II veteran who inspired many with his determination to vote even though he had end-stage liver cancer has died. Frank Tanabe’s daughter Barbara Tanabe says he died Wednesday morning at her Honolulu home. He was 93. Hundreds of thousands of people saw a photo of Frank Tanabe filling out his…
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Springs’ title hopes eternal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2012 – It’s still too early to tell whether the U.S. effort in Iraq has created an American ally, the commander of U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army said here yesterday. Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, who served many tours in Iraq, told the Defense Writers Group that it took years for…
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Rodeo returns outdoors, moves to July
HONOLULU — A photograph of a 93-year-old World War II veteran casting what will likely be his last ballot has captured the hearts of tens of thousands of Internet users. The photo shows Frank Tanabe lying in a hospital bed at home as his daughter Barbara Tanabe helps him fill out his absentee ballot. A…
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Harrison’s title run falls short in final
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2012 – Financial planners often talk about “being smart” when it comes to your finances Â- where, when and how to save, spend, and invest your money and how to manage your credit. The ins and outs of getting and staying in good financial shape can feel like a full-time job. From…
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Panthers prowling for state title
The Peterson Air Force Base fire department is conducting fire training exercises from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday. Crews will be working at the base’s fire training center located on the west side of the installation near Airport Road and Powers Boulevard. This routine training is conducted periodically to ensure base emergency responders are…
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Liberty handles press, beats Summit
As my military family prepares to move to San Diego next year after almost seven years of Hawaii duty, we are dealing with what many military families endure Â- how to find a rental that allows our big, goofy well-behaved boxer dogs.Our society loves pets, with most Americans owning at least one. According to the…
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Thunderbirds upend Stampeders for title
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta offered congratulations and a challenge to a group of newly minted Marine Corps officers during a commissioning ceremony today at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va. “It is now your turn … to take up this mantle of responsibility as leaders in…
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Palmer’s Poole ends drought
The Defense Department’s push to phase in substantial TRICARE fee increases for military retirees came under fresh attack from Congress and military associations this week after officials conceded an unexpected “downward spike” in TRICARE cost growth tied to private sector health care. Robert Hale, the DoD comptroller, held a press conference Thursday morning to defend…
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Doherty’s Branch overcomes all obstacles
LONDON, Aug. 8, 2012 – Team USA coaches did not recognize their wrestler as Army Spc. Justin Lester — or Harry Lester, as some know him — as he finished eighth in the Olympic men’s Greco-Roman 66-kilogram tournament yesterday at ExCel North Arena 2 here. “He was lacking the normal Harry Lester zip that he…