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WWII pilot, 9-time Bronze Star recipient, cartoonist— the incredible life of Henry Kent

WWII pilot, 9-time Bronze Star recipient, cartoonist— the incredible life of Henry Kent

By Steven Mayer, The Bakersfield Californian / Sep 3, 2020

‘One hell of a patriot’ — Combat airman who played Taps for over 5,000 veteran funerals dies at 98

‘One hell of a patriot’ — Combat airman who played Taps for over 5,000 veteran funerals dies at 98

By Steven Mayer, The Bakersfield Californian / Mar 31, 2020

'It was truly a hero's welcome' — The remains of a WWII Marine are finally home

'It was truly a hero's welcome' — The remains of a WWII Marine are finally home

By Steven Mayer, The Bakersfield Californian / Nov 16, 2019

We salute the 104-year-old WWII vet who still won't talk about her classified work nearly 75 years later

We salute the 104-year-old WWII vet who still won't talk about her classified work nearly 75 years later

By Steven Mayer, The Bakersfield Californian / Oct 30, 2019