Senate awards Cardinal O'Connor Congressional Gold Medal
The Senate, by unanimous consent, votes to honor New York Cardinal John O'Connor with the Congressional Gold Medal as his health declines. The 80 year old, a Navy veteran and longtime archbishop, led the Archdiocese of New York since 1984 after combat service in Korea.
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Airman Thompson Completes Basic Training at Lackland AFB
Airman Thaddeus L. Thompson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base after six weeks. He learned the Air Force mission, organization and customs and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Thompson is a 1996 Ponchatoula High School graduate, son of Lynn G. and Bolivar Thompson.
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Patrick Reports for Duty in Oklahoma City
Robert C. Patrick arrives to begin duty at the U S Army Recruiting Station in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. He is a recruiter and nephew of Charles Martin and Betty Land of Independence. Patrick is a 1991 graduate of Independence High School.
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Pentagon forgives debt to aid Kelly Air Force Base redevelopment
The Pentagon will forgive up to 100 million dollars in debt the Air Force held with the Greater Kelly Development Authority of San Antonio for the land conveyance at the soon to be closed Kelly Air Force Base Texas. Defense Secretary Cohen planned to announce the decision in San Antonio as Congress had authorized the debt relief to help communities convert bases to private use.
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Army and Marine cooks duel in Fort Lee kitchen clash
Fort Lee hosts a 25th annual military cookoff where Army and Marine teams rival in dishes from pork schnitzel to jalapeno cornbread. Lt Col Tim Fitzgerald says the event boosts pride, quality and nutrition in servicemember meals as Fort Stewart eyes defense of its title.
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