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The flag-laden coffin carrying Marine PFC JL Hancock slides down the conveyor belt from the hold after traveling on commercial American Airlines flight 1967. U.S. Marines wait at attention to deplane the casket and transfer it to the hearse.

Remains of Texas Marine killed in World War II brought home after 77 years

by Polina Protozanova July 30, 2021July 31, 2021

After being missing on a Pacific island since 1943, the remains of Marine PFC JL Hancock were returned home to family members.

Family and friends of the late James Calvert gather outside of the San Antonio Country Club to watch the missing man formation flyover honoring the WWII veteran.

San Antonio WWII vet honored with ‘missing man’ formation flyover

by Bria Woods June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Four WWII-Era Aircraft Flying for Memorial Day

by Jackie Wang May 23, 2020May 23, 2020

Photo Essay: Gold Star Families Honor ‘Greatest Generation’ at D-Day Event

by Shari Biediger and Scott Ball August 20, 2019

(From left) Sandra Parker, Sal Orozpe and Aubrey Griffin enjoy lunch together at Acadiana Café on Veterans Day.

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Want To Thank A Veteran In ‘Military City USA?’ Try Zip Code 78245

by Shari Biediger and Emily Royall November 11, 2017January 31, 2020

Holocaust survivor Hannah Pankowsky shares her experiences with guests at the San Antonio Central Library.

Holocaust Lectures Teach Us to ‘Remember and Learn’

by Harold Rodinsky February 6, 2017February 5, 2017

Remembering that through the centuries Christians have danced as well as sung Christmas carols to celebrate the birth of love and hope, students circled around Jesus, Mary, Joseph.

Refugees in Detention Receive Cards for Humanity

by Sr. Martha Ann Kirk December 21, 2014October 7, 2016

Joe Tom Meador's hardware store in Whitewright, TX, where select customers viewed the Quedlinburg treasures. Photo by Don Mathis.

Treasure, Theft, and Mystery in Texoma

by Don Mathis October 5, 2014January 31, 2020