Roscoe C. Brown, an integral part of United States history has passed away at the age of 94. Dr. Brown was a world renowned fighter pilot who flew in 68 long range combat operations during World War II. During the war he flew for the historic Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American Pilots in United States History. Dr. Brown broke the… Read more →
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World War II Veteran Celebrates 90th Birthday
Two weeks ago, Edward Symanowicz celebrated his 90th birthday on September 2nd. This celebration was a little bit different than the time he turned 20. It was 1945, and the day marked the official end to World War II. He believes he was on a B-29 Superfortress flying over the remains of Tokyo. This was just one of the planes… Read more →
World War II Perseverance: The Life of Louis Zamperini
Unbroken, a movie directed by Angelina Jolie and distributed World Wide, recounts the tale of U.S athlete, World War II veteran and P.O.W Louis Zamperini. The film came to the cinemas and took everyone by surprise, helping us recount and relive the story of this war hero. It’s hard not to love it. The storyline focuses on Zamperini, who against… Read more →
The Honor Flight Program: Replenishing History and Service
Today in the United States, many people are still not aware about the existence of the honor flight program. The Honor Flight program is a non-profit organization that champions, and is dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure. The program transports our war heroes to the Vietnam war memorial in Washington D.C, giving them a chance to reflect on… Read more →