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World War II Veteran Paul Fields visited the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. with the Southern Arizona Honor Flight program, thanks to the generosity of Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815 and American Legion Post 132. 

While many of us do it daily, there is one day a year where civilians say a formal thank-you to our service men and women. That day is Veteran’s Day, which we will honor on Nov. 11.

Marana is a community that successfully incorporates tradition with progress. Cotton fields are planted near high-tech businesses. Cowboys eat lunch with business professionals. Planning for Friday night rodeos can feel a lot like sitting in a Monday morning board meeting.

There is an ongoing effort in Tucson, and nationwide, aimed at making sure World War II Veterans get the opportunity to stand at the memorial in Washington D.C.

Northwest resident Al Arreola, 88, remembers the first time he saw a flak explosion in the sky as he sat in the ball turret gunner position that rested on the belly of a B-17 during World War II.

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Northwest Tucson resident Al Arreola was one of the United States Army Air Corps airmen who were placed in the ball turret below a bomber airplane during World War II. Last week, he got to take another, more comfortable look inside.

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Sonoran Science Academy’s drama and musical theater teacher, Ashlee Votroubek, recently added a new talent to her resume. Inspired by the veterans from a local VFW post, “Ms. V,” as she is known by her students, sat down to compose a fitting tribute to all veterans, but particularly those of World War II.

Tucson veterans are sharing life lessons learned in service as part of a nationwide project spearheaded by Watermark Retirement Communities.

When Bill Williams returned from Korea in April 1951, people asked him why he had on a uniform. He hadn't fought in World War II, had he?

The distant past came rushing back as she paged through her typed memories, age-old documents and photos. And the non-stop commentary with her eyes sparkling made it seem like only days ago.