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Uncommon Valor
Survivors reunite for 68th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
The morning of Feb. 19, 1945, dawned eerily quiet as Private First Class Carl Norton made his way toward the shores of the remote Japanese island of Iwo Jima. But in an instant, the 20-millimeter dual purpose guns buried in the side of Mount Suribachi exploded, erupting into one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. history.
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Recalling Life of ‘Dr. Bob’ Wineland
WW II veteran Robert Wineland dies at 91.
When 20-year-old U.S. Army Medic Robert Wineland arrived in the village of Laudersfeld, the wooded countryside of far eastern Belgium was relatively peaceful, a quiet buffer zone disrupted only by occasional artillery fire and brief skirmishes between opposing infantry patrols.
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Foliage, Festivals and Fun
Art On the Avenue kicks off fall season.
Art On the Avenue kicks off fall season.
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Obituary: Lois Kelso Hunt
Arts, civic leader dies at 91.
On May 20, the longtime Alexandrian died at Inova Alexandria Hospital from complications of pneumonia. She was 91.
'Service Above Self'
Peter Knetemann is 86th Rotary Club president.
“Rotary … seems to attract a neat kind of person. Our members are looking beyond themselves and that's what sets us apart.”
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The Heat is On
Candidates for governor make Alexandria campaign stops.
Candidates vying for both the Democratic and Republican nominations for Virginia governor have made Alexandria a stop on the campaign trail, signifying the influence of Northern Virginia in statewide politics.
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Well Heeled
The Shoe Hive celebrates 20 years.
“This was not very thought out – it was all very spontaneous and here we are 20 years later.” — The Shoe Hive owner Elizabeth Todd
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Thinking Small in Alexandria
Bill Reagan helps local businesses flourish.
Bill Reagan is not a very good salesman.
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Arlington Strong
Wardian leads local runners in 39th Marine Corps Marathon.
It’s been a busy month for Michael Wardian. The 40-year-old Arlington resident took to the starting line of the 39th Marine Corps Marathon to run his third marathon in 21 days with a 50-mile race added to the mix.
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Take It to the Limit
Joe Walsh and friends kick off VetsAid at Eagle Bank Arena.
Joe Walsh and rockers play for vets