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Freeporter William Marinaccio joined the U.S. Army in 1966 and worked as a military intelligence special agent in Duc Pho during the Vietnam War.
Freeport Vietnam veteran turns nightmares into a memoir
There was no avoiding the nightmares. They came nightly. For years William Marinaccio struggled, but he kept them to himself. It was what he was supposed to do as a Vietnam combat veteran, he thought. more
Thurston Gaines flew 26 missions as a Tuskegee Institute-trained fighter pilot for the U.S. Army Air Corps. 
Remembering Freeport’s own Tuskegee Institute hero
Freeport native Thurston Gaines looks friendly and unassuming in a photo that appeared in the 1940 edition of Voyageur, Freeport High School’s yearbook. Little would one know that he was destined for greatness as a Tuskegee Institute-trained fighter pilot who flew 26 missions for the U.S. Army Air Corps. more
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Members of the community and Boy Scouts from Troop 253 were there to support the raising of the AMVETS flag in Oyster Bay.
New veteran flag bonds the past and future
There was a large gathering at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Triangle in Oyster Bay on Veterans Day. They stood near the statue of President Theodore Roosevelt on his horse, which was placed there … more
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Veteran Joseph Marshall, left, didn’t know when asked to speak at the veterans’ dinner that it was a ploy to surprise him with a birthday cake. Sean Byrne brought in the cake and Legislator Josh Lafazan and Linda Mantovani, a former Cub Scout den leader of Pack 253, joined him in singing Happy Birthday.
Scouts and community honor veterans with a dinner
For the past five years scouts, their families and the Oyster Bay community have volunteered to thank veterans for their service by providing them with a hot meal at the annual Veterans Appreciation … more
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Second- and fifth-grade students from the Locust Valley School District came prepared with questions for the visiting veterans from the Robert H. Spittel American Legion Post 1285.
Veterans share their secrets of service with students
Second- and fifth-graders from the Locust Valley School District had a chance to spend some quality time with veterans from the Robert H. Spittel American Legion Post 1285 on Tuesday in honor of … more
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Monica Martinez
Our focus on vets shouldn’t begin and end on Veterans Day
Neighboring Suffolk County is home to the largest population of veterans of any county in New York state — a proud distinction that also gives us Long Islanders a profound responsibility to provide them with all the services they need.  more
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Members of the Baldwin American Legion Post 246, — from left, John Atkins, County Commander Al Ficalora, Mike Miller, Ken Cadieux, Baldwin Post Commander Bob Hare, Post Chaplain John Meyer, John Sandhaas and Gene Perceval — honored those who have served the country at the post’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday.
Honoring those who have ‘done their duty’
Dozens of residents, veterans and elected officials turned out for the annual Baldwin American Legion Post 246 Veterans Day ceremony on Monday to honor those who have served the country. Post … more
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In the week leading up to Veterans Day, Jim Carlina reflected on his service in Vietnam.
Merrick veteran reconnects with his savior
It was supposed to be a simple troop and supply transport. Jim Carlina, a young military soldier at the time, was in a helicopter hauling several tons of water to a landing zone in war-torn Vietnam. The mission went awry when engine fires caused a crash landing. Carlina would never forget the dizzying, life-changing experiences that followed. more
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George Richard Baroni spent five years in the Air Force, and was part of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s honor guard when the president visited his base in the Philippines in 1960. George and his wife, Patricia, were married on May 15, 1965.
East Rockaway veteran recalls Air Force days
George Richard Baroni was stationed with the U.S. Air Force in the Philippines when he was asked to serve as an honor guard for President Dwight Eisenhower when he visited in 1960. more
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Greg LiCalzi, far left, spoke about his brother, Mike, a Marine who died while serving in Iraq in 2006. Also attending the ceremony were, from left, Wayne Lipton, a Mount Sinai South Nassau board member; Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty; Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby; Assemblywoman Judy Griffin; MSSN Director of Security Steve Biscotti; Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and State Sen. John Brooks.
Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside salutes veterans
In honor of Mike LiCalzi’s ultimate sacrifice for the country he served, Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital posthumously recognized him at its third annual Salute to Veterans for Their Valor and Service event last Friday. more
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