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By David Roza Dec 20, 2020

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Foul play suspected in Fort Drum soldier’s death

“We are devastated."

By David Roza Nov 5, 2020

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Air Force NCO killed in New Mexico car accident

“D’Andrea was a gifted and talented member of Team Kirtland’s Medical Group."

By David Roza Oct 24, 2020

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Two sailors die after Navy plane crashes in Alabama

“The aircrew did not survive the crash,” wrote U.S. Naval Air Forces. “We are not aware of any civilian casualties."

By Mindy Schauer, The Orange County Register Sep 30, 2020

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‘Shy, sweet and intelligent’ — Airman killed in Kuwait crash laid to rest

“The family has seen a lot of war in Vietnam ... The Vietnamese people are not fond of war.”

By Phil Luciano, Journal Star, Peoria, Ill. Sep 24, 2020

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77 years later, Marine killed on Tarawa returns home to Illinois

Reeser's grave is a double plot shared with his brother Donald, a Marine killed during the Korean War.

By David Roza Sep 10, 2020

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Tennessee Air Guard identifies three airmen killed in plane crash

“Words can not begin to explain the shock, grief, pain and dismay we feel having lost three remarkable members of...

By Chris Kaergard, Journal Star Aug 7, 2020

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Marine who was killed during WWII and deemed ‘non-recoverable’ is finally coming home

The remains of Marine Sgt. George R. Reeser were identified earlier this year.

By Haley Britzky Jul 30, 2020

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Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

"He was a very motivated soldier, and we will miss him"

By Rosana Hughes, Chattanooga Times/Free Press, Tenn. Jul 16, 2020

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Chattanoogans reflect on 2015 mass shooting that killed five service members

"That day, start to finish, there's not a lot that has faded ... I don't know that it'll go away."

By Haley Britzky Jun 18, 2020

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‘Every single one of us will miss him’ — Army command sergeant major dies in Virginia

"He was a strong teammate, a powerful motivator for all of us, and above all else, a great friend."

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Foul play suspected in Fort Drum soldier’s death

Air Force NCO killed in New Mexico car accident

Two sailors die after Navy plane crashes in Alabama

‘Shy, sweet and intelligent’ — Airman killed in Kuwait crash laid to rest

77 years later, Marine killed on Tarawa returns home to Illinois

Tennessee Air Guard identifies three airmen killed in plane crash

Marine who was killed during WWII and deemed ‘non-recoverable’ is finally coming home

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

Chattanoogans reflect on 2015 mass shooting that killed five service members

‘Every single one of us will miss him’ — Army command sergeant major dies in Virginia