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Some of the world's greatest pilots were boots on the ground in Middle River, Maryland, on June 25, sharing their excitement for SAIL250. "It's going to be a fantastic weekend both on the water and in the air," said Capt. Adam Bryan of the Blue Angels.

A retired Air Force officer will be recognized for resilience and service when the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation holds its annual Washington, D.C., Walk next month at National Harbor. Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Ken Pell will receive the foundation's Spirit of Hope Award, which honors individuals and groups who inspire perseverance and dedication to the MMRF mission. The walk's event chair is Dr. Patel of Virginia Cancer Specialists. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

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The sailors on 18th-century ships navigated with sextants, compasses and the stars overhead. Their power came from the wind in their sails, when they had wind. Many seamen turned their vessels with a wooden tiller connected to a rudder. They slept on hammocks inches apart in the perpetually dark hold down below, amid rats and rotting wastes from the animals they slaughtered for meals. Dried fish was a mealtime staple.

Across the country, communities are commemorating and celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Many, but not all of the events are part of Fourth of July celebrations. Also, many America 250 events are free – and local in scope, since summer travelers face higher gas prices and inflation stemming from the Iran war.

EASTON — A one-of-a-kind theater production debuted in Easton on Memorial Day Weekend, blending together jazz and storytelling to share the lasting impacts of 9/11. “Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story” made its public premiere Saturday in front of residents at the Avalon Theatre. A follow-up performance was held Sunday. The show ranged from suspenseful to moving. At times, audience members laughed, and at other points, they were left speechless or in tears.

After eight years, the wait is finally over. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to Naval Air Station Patuxent River in mid June for a weekend of fascinating flight performances and educational exhibits. “One of the missions for this air show specifically is, because it has been so long, is to showcase what Pax River is all about,” said Commander Stephen Porter, Base Air Operations officer and air show coordinator.

His name was Reginald Kestel and while he made it home to America and lived to almost age 80, his path to eternity was one of sacrifice and challenge. “He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was taken prisoner during the Korean War,” Kathy Grant, Kestel’s niece, told DC Military. Kestel, who was from New York, was imprisoned in a camp run by communist troops.

"I realized that compassion for the sufferings of others is a burden to those who have it." --- the late Eugene Sledge, U.S. Marine, author ELKTON - There were signs of William “Will” Abel Wyman’s compassionate heart to ease the pain and suffering of others as far back as his childhood – long before the 2020 Tome School graduate would become U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Abel Wyman.

More than a century ago, the Franco-American Children’s League distributed poppies for the benefit of children in the devastated areas of France and Belgium. After the league was dissolved, Madame Guerin — recognized as the “Poppy Lady from France” — sought the cooperation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. in 1922. The original poppy movement was inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” written by Col. John McCrae of the Canadian forces before the United States entered World War I.