Central Valley
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A Dream Come True for Parlier High School Honorary Captain
Nov 20, 2016PARLIER, Calif — Monday through Friday you can find Justo Bustos in the classroom, but on Friday nights he can be seen under the lights of the Parlier high school football stadium.
Former Parlier High School head...
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Break The Barriers
Nov 14, 2016Barriers might seem to come from physical realities, but the greatest barrier often exists in our mind. A facility built specifically to celebrate awareness and victories of all abilities is located in northeast Fresno...
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WWII vet credits G.I. Bill with launching art career
Nov 14, 2016For many veterans, joining the service was their answer to a calling. But for Dean Dallin, his calling was answered after his time in the service. Dallin, served in the Navy for three years...
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Charles Day WWII Veteran
Nov 11, 2016HUGHSON, Calif. — World War II took place over 70 years ago, and many World War II veterans are not here today. The Central Valley Honor Flight takes veterans on a whirlwind tour of Washington D.C....
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Stonecliffe Animal Rescue saving dogs’ lives
Nov 11, 2016Every Dog’s Life Matters
Stonecliffe Animal rescue was founded by Terri Stonehocker of LemooreÂ
The non-profit rescue shelter has been in business since 2003 when it started out with makeshift pens. It has since...
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Korean War Veteran finds passion while serving overseas
Nov 9, 2016FRESNO, Calif.—During the Korean War, many who served were given jobs they had never thought of doing.
Ruben Alvarez, an Air Force veteran, was given a unique job while serving during the Korean War in French Morocco.
“They...
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Al Perry steps down
Nov 9, 2016FRESNO, Calif. — Three years ago, sportscaster Paul Loeffler wanted to bring Honor Flight to Fresno to give Veterans in the Central Valley a chance to see the war memorials that were built in their honor and to...
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Honor Flight: Love and War
Nov 9, 2016It’s been a long time since the Korean War came to an end. Almost as long as Robert and Barbara Powers have been married. The two served in the Navy during the Korean War, but they...
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Korean War Veterans
Nov 6, 2016It’s been a long time since the Korean war came to an end.
Waiting to ship out were Robert and Barbara Powers, but they never made it to Korea. They shipped to...
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64 World War II and Korean War Veterans Make Their Way To D.C.
Nov 6, 2016FRESNO, Calif. — The Central Valley Honor Flight is on its 11th tour, this time taking 64 World War II and Korean War Veterans to see the memorials in Washington, D.C. that were built in their...