military
Doubly welcome
Antioch brought home another of its own from Iraq last weekend: Staff Sgt. Nick Sponseller of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. The Warrior Watch Riders surprised him at Applebee’s and provided ...
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Bryce Starratt
Bryce Starratt, a lifetime resident of Discovery Bay and 2005 Liberty High School graduate, completed U.S. Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Okla. in August of 2009. Bryce was selected as ...
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Pvt. Timothy J.P. Murphy
Patrick and Amanda Murphy of Brentwood are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Pvt. Timothy J.P. Murphy, from U.S. Army Boot Camp on June 17. The graduation was held at Fort Benning, G...
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High-spirited homecoming
Discovery Bay’s Lt. Col. Derrick Boler and 100 National Guardsmen returned Tuesday from a yearlong deployment to the Middle East, where they trained Iraqi police. Hundreds of happy family members...
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Veterans Hall renovations underway
If you’ve been inside Veterans Memorial Hall in Brentwood lately, you’ve probably noticed some changes to the interior of the 85-year-old structure at 757 First St. At least that’s what Dave Marti...
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Luncheon for veterans
Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom are invited to enjoy a free lunch on Saturday, July 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Bases Loaded, 400 G St. in downtown Antioc...
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U.S. Army Cadet Andrew Joseph Ng
U.S. Army Cadet Andrew Joseph Ng, son of Debbie and Richard Ng of Oakley and 2006 Freedom High School graduate, graduated from the United States Military Academy on May 22. While at West Point, N...
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Heritage student to honor veterans
While most high school students are out enjoying the sunshine, reveling in the few precious summer weeks where they leave responsibility by the wayside, David Juarez is spending his summer learnin...
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Remembering those who gave all
As is the case every year, a sea of flags fluttered on veterans’ graves at Union Cemetery Monday, a stark reminder of the many men and women who have helped keep America free over the years. As al...
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Remembering in Antioch
Hundreds of Antioch residents came out to honor America’s fallen heroes during this year’s Antioch Memorial Thunder event. The ceremony included speeches from local dignitaries and veterans, music...
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