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Children send off hundreds of 'Letters from Home'
South Coast Plaza played host to a recent letter-writing campaign that organizers believe broke a world record for most cards written for the troops in a single afternoon. The children who participated in the April 27 "Letters from Home" campaign at the...
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Iraqi team learns O.C. criminal procedures
WESTMINSTER — A burgeoning relationship between a small Christian college in Costa Mesa and a public university in Iraq could help shape the Middle Eastern country's response to gender-based violence in its northern region. Over the span of 15...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities, Abusive Behavior, Minority Groups, Laws
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Veteran inspires kids to raise relief money
Jamie Havig was about to redeploy. The Navy combat medic put on his headphones, blasted the volume and tried to ignore the plane's bouncing descent. "I've been on a lot of flights where I was being shot at and landing in really hot zones, but this one...
Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Natural Disasters, Hurricanes, Kennedy Airport, Queens (New York City)
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The Crowd: 'Salute' offers night of substance
The World Affairs Council of Orange County gathered last month for a year-end celebration billed as "A Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces." It was an evening of considerable substance, headlined by guest speaker and guest of honor Mark Kimmitt, a retired...Tags: Human Interest, Injuries and Wounds, George W. Bush, U.S. Military, Health
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Iraq War veteran speaking at 9/11 memorial event
Costa Mesa city officials will gather Sunday on the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Community leaders, military personnel and Costa Mesa police officers will remember those who lost their lives from 9 to 11 a.m. at the U....Tags: Human Interest, Defense, International Military Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions
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Apodaca: How much can one man and his family sacrifice for the U.S.?
It's often been said in the 10 years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 that the world as we knew it had changed forever. But let's face it, the world changed far more for some than for others. Gary Mathieson is one of those whose life was...Tags: Defense, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Mountains, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Landforms
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Parents see son's death as inspiration for others
Sue and William "Bill" Pollard last spoke to their son, U.S. Army Specialist Justin Pollard, on Christmas 2003.
"We talked about how he was coming around to the tail end of his tour, and I asked him if he had any plans for when he got home, and if he...Tags: Human Interest, Entertainment, Defense, Television, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Bookmark: A decade of books about 9/11
The tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, prompted questions about America's place in the world, and a proliferation of books resulted. Here is a recommended reading list for those seeking enriched understanding. • "The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of...Tags: Human Interest, Defense, Central Intelligence Agency, Islam, Saudi Arabia
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Hearing about history first-hand
George Ciampa remembers crossing the English Channel to the shores of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, then waiting to disembark his ship.
"There was 4,000 ships out there," he said. "You could see ships getting hit, bodies and debris in the water, and...Tags: Entertainment, Vietnam War (1955-1975), France, Documentary (genre), World War II (1939-1945)
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Rohrabacher on Iraq: 'That reality should be facing us now'
Whether they're just saying it for political gain or from bad advice, the current crop of GOP presidential candidates are wrong to criticize plans to pull out of Iraq by the end of the year, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) said this week. First on...Tags: Defense, Elections, Saddam Hussein, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics
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Two films, two wars
Two films dealing with war and politics in the tinderbox of the Middle East are coming to Newport-Mesa for one-night special screenings. The city of Costa Mesa on Friday night will host a screening of "Patrol Base Jaker" at the Triangle Square Cinemas....Tags: Human Interest, Defense, Hungary, Swiss Confederation, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Community Commentary: I lost my dad to war, but still have 'my vets'
Before the sun rises Friday, a group of volunteers will be preparing to serve breakfast to a special group of military veterans in Costa Mesa.
This breakfast would not be possible without support from the police chief, friends who volunteer and the...Tags: Defense, Human Interest, Veterans Affairs, Vietnam, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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