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WWII Marine fighter ace recognized by Congress
by Chris EgerOne of the last remaining fighter aces from the Greatest Generation received the Congressional Gold Medal at age 91 Friday for his actions over Okinawa in World War II.
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Officer who testified in Zimmerman trial wore questionable ribbons, including one from WWII
by Jennifer CruzCombat veteran and Navy Cross recipient, Jeremiah Workman noticed a particularly disturbing decoration on Doris Singleton’s Sanford Police Department uniform when she took the stand during the Zimmerman trial, including one which belonged to WW II vets.
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