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Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. John H. Canty was one of eight crewmembers aboard a B-26 Maurader on a nighttime bombing mission from Easton Lodge-Essex, England, against targets near Caen, France. His B-26 was shot down between the villages of Baron-sur-Odon and Gavrus, France on June 22, 1944.

Feb. 1, 2018

World War II Airman remains recovered

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — An Airman who served with 555th Bombardment Squadron, 386th Bombardment Group, 9th Bomber Command, during World War II was accounted for Jan. 22, 2018.

Lloyd Ponder, World War II POW

Dec. 11, 2017

World War II POW survivor shares tale of hope, determination, resilience

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) — The four pillars of resiliency -- physical, mental, spiritual and social -- are drilled into the minds of Airmen today to emphasize how important it is that no matter what life situation they are going through, there is always a healthy way to handle the situation.

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Nov. 10, 2016

AF unveils latest ‘Veterans in Blue’ exhibit

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — The seventh volume of “Veterans in Blue” is now available online. The exhibit captures 28 stories of heroism and service by Air Force veterans. Each veteran’s portrait is also displayed at the Pentagon.