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One man's campaign puts spotlight on war dead
Even as the drawdown continues of American troops in Afghanistan, the death toll continues to mount. Just this past week, seven more casualties were confirmed by U.S. Central Command, according to the website http://projects.militarytimes.com/valor...Tags: Vietnam War (1955-1975), Afghanistan, International Military Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Washington, DC
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Salvation Army steps in for released immigrants
Staff WriterHumberto Abad Martinez, 53, left his home country of Honduras two months ago to travel to the United States in hopes of finding work. His journey included riding “the Beast,” a freight train that travels across Mexico and is notoriously...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Prisoners and Detainees, Immigration, The Salvation Army
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Relay for Life begins in El Centro
Staff WriterAbe Cardenas endured multiple hardships and saw hundreds of his brothers die while in the years he served in Vietnam, but to him, none of that adversity compares to the 14 months he’s dealt with cancer. “I didn’t believe this was going...Tags: Cancer, Agent Orange Poisoning (1961-1971), American Cancer Society, U.S. Army, Throat Cancer
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Vista Latina: The making of the Valley's Mexican American middle class
Staff Writer, Copy EditorFor those of lesser means, getting ahead in the world presents a unique set of challenges. For immigrants and the children of immigrants, those challenges are often amplified. Yet, here in the Imperial Valley many have used those same obstacles as...Tags: Students, Vietnam War (1955-1975), U.S. Army, Teaching and Learning, Immigration
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Year In Review, N0 9: Brawley loses son with Capt. Pace death
Brawley lost a son and the community lost a hero when U.S. Army Capt. Scott Pace died June 6 after his helicopter took on enemy fire and crashed in eastern Afghanistan. Described as “tender,” a “hard worker” and “ambitious&...
Tags: Armed Forces, U.S. Army, Science and Technology, U.S. Military, West Point
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A Reader Writes: Veterans saluting students
Vietnam/Global War Veterans 9305It was the creeping turbulence of the mid-’60s to the waning discontent of the mid-’70s when waves of anti-establishment feelings reigned in the U.S. landscape, which caused nerves to short-circuit at any mention of the Vietnam War....Tags: Arts and Culture, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Culture, Human Interest, U.S. Military
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Heroes celebrated at cemetery
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Flags gently waved in the cool breeze Sunday morning as more than 80 people came to celebrate veterans and show appreciation for their service at the Mt. View Cemetery. Earlier that morning, veterans and volunteers came out to place...Tags: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder , U.S. Army, Memorial Day, World War II (1939-1945), Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Pumas under-16 squad on verge of Presidio League title
The Imperial Valley Pumas Premier FC under-16 girls’ team has won four straight contests and can claim the San Diego Presidio League championship with a victory over the Poway Vaqueros at Corfman Middle School in El Centro on Saturday. The Pumas...
Tags: Soccer, Sports, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Local club finishes runner-up
Special to this NewspaperEL CAJON — The San Diego United Futbol Club-East fell on literally the last touch of the ball to the Bonita Rebels 2-1 in the San Diego Presidio League’s boys’ under-15 AAA division championship game Saturday at Cuyamaca College here....Tags: Soccer, Sports, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Troop helps U.S. troops
Girl Scout Troop 7078, BrawleyOn Oct. 20 almost 2,000 Christmas cards were signed for our U.S. troops. Girl Scout Troop 7078 would like to thank all the Girl Scouts and their parents who came to support the card-signing for our military troops. We would like to extend a very...Tags: Youth Organizations, Holidays, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Social Organizations, Religious Festivals
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Pumas under-16 girls' squad moves into first place
The Imperial Valley Pumas Premier FC under-16 girls’ team moved into first place in the Presidio League in San Diego on Saturday after defeating the Pumas Premier from Chula Vista. The Pumas scored a 4-0 victory over the Chula Vista squad and...
Tags: Soccer, Sports, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Mountains, Landforms
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Boys' under-13 atop Presidio League standings
The Imperial Valley Pumas Premier FC boys’ under-13 team remains atop the San Diego Presidio League standings after two narrow victories this past weekend. The Pumas traveled to San Diego on Saturday and defeated Riptide SC, 2-1, then returned home...Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Landforms, Mountains
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