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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  U.S. war costs last for more than a century, monthly payments to Civil War vet families

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Friday, December 07, 2012  Ceremonies get under way with a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m., the exact time the bombing began in 1941.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Vernon Sievert was honored for his service as a B-17 gunner in the Air Force.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Organizers say this Honor Flight ceremony is one of the biggest they've ever had.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  More than 300 African-Americans from Missouri served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  More than 60 veterans from World War II and the Korean Conflict left for Washington D.C. early Tuesday morning.

Friday, February 17, 2012 

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Three World War II veterans from Jefferson City will be presented with the Legion of Honor Award Monday.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Pearl Harbor attack remembered at 70th anniversary ceremonies; 120 survivors to participate

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  About 120 survivors will join Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, military leaders and civilians at a ceremony in Pearl Harbor on Wednesday.

Sunday, July 17, 2011  World War II bombers are coming to Jefferson City.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Update: Video of the interview and arrival added

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Sixety-five years after the experience, Gilbert Pritzel has been recognized by the government of the people he helped to liberate from the Nazis.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  As the women who served in World War II are dying off, the women's military memorial at Arlington National Cemetery is running short of funds.