Wednesday, June 12 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-06-12 17:06:33 GMT
Whether it's celebrating our country's freedom or running to help wounded warriors, the members of Glad Tidings Church have made veterans the focus of their attention over the years. "They have reallyMore >>
Whether it's celebrating our country's freedom or running to help wounded warriors, the members of Glad Tidings Church have made veterans the focus of their attention over the years.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:32:49 GMT
A recent arrival at Chennault International Airport's Million Air terminal was just a regular Navy training flight. It contained Ensign Kenny Domingue, Jr. of Sulphur. And his father, Kenny, Sr. helpedMore >>
A recent arrival at Chennault International Airport's Million Air terminal was just a regular Navy training flight. It contained Ensign Kenny Domingue, Jr. of Sulphur. And his father, Kenny, Sr. helpedMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:33:54 GMT
A Vietnam veteran known for his undying support of the U-S is this week's Hometown Patriot. If you drive up to Pat Stanley's home, there can be no doubt of his patriotism. His American and POW-MIA flags flyMore >>
A Vietnam veteran known for his undying support of the U-S is this week's Hometown Patriot. If you drive up to Pat Stanley's home, there can be no doubt of his patriotism. His American and POW-MIA flags flyMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-02 15:32:31 GMT
A veteran who kept the planes flying in the Pacific Theater during World War II is our Hometown Patriot this week. Lorraine Oubre of Sulphur served most of his Navy career at Pearl Harbor. "If I lookedMore >>
A veteran who kept the planes flying in the Pacific Theater during World War II is our Hometown Patriot this week. Lorraine Oubre, of Sulphur, served most of his Navy career at Pearl Harbor.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 6:45 AM EDT2013-04-18 10:45:56 GMT
A Lake Area doctor who served as a Marine physician during the Vietnam is being honored this week as our Hometown Patriot. Dr. Jack Drumwright's days at his office in Sulphur are much different that theMore >>
A Lake Area doctor who served as a Marine physician during the Vietnam is being honored this week as our Hometown Patriot. Dr. Jack Drumwright's days at his office in Sulphur are much different that theMore >>
Monday, April 1 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-04-01 13:39:48 GMT
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Michael Ogles bee was first deployed to Iraq ten years ago, as part of the first wave of operation Iraqi Freedom. "We were right on the tale end of the initial push, partMore >>
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Michael Ogles bee was first deployed to Iraq ten years ago, as part of the first wave of operation Iraqi Freedom. "We were right on the tale end of the initial push, partMore >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-03-27 14:53:34 GMT
One major mission of the National World War II Museum is to educate. That's why throughout the museum, you'll see World War II vets speaking with groups of adults and children about their experiences. "TheyMore >>
One major mission of the National World War II Museum is to educate. That's why throughout the museum, you'll see World War II vets speaking with groups of adults and children about their experiences. "TheyMore >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-03-14 15:06:43 GMT
Dewey Noah Fontenot served in the U.S. Army's armored division during the Korea War era. "I was a tank commander," said Fontenot. "Our tanks were Sherman tanks, used in World War Two. They had nomenclature.More >>
Dewey Noah Fontenot served in the U.S. Army's armored division during the Korea War era. "I was a tank commander," said Fontenot.More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 11:53 AM EST2013-02-28 16:53:23 GMT
An Allen parish native is writing a biography of Louisiana musician and governor Jimmie Davis. Kevin Fontenot, this week's Hometown Patriot, will show how Davis successfully merged his two careers andMore >>
An Allen parish native is writing a biography of Louisiana musician and governor Jimmie Davis. Kevin Fontenot, this week's Hometown Patriot, will show how Davis successfully merged his two careers, politics and music.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 11:36 AM EST2013-02-21 16:36:47 GMT
Like many vets returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, Billie Miller has to adjust to civilian life again here back home. Miller served with an M-P battalion and relates well with other combat veterans. "AsMore >>
Like many vets returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, Billie Miller has to adjust to civilian life again here back home. Miller served with an M-P battalion and relates well with other combat veterans.More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 11:29 AM EST2013-02-07 16:29:51 GMT
Francis Richard began his military career in the U.S. Marines during World War 2. He remembers boarding a crowded Merchant Marine ship for a 27 day cruise from San Diego to New Caledonia. "We had twoMore >>
Francis Richard began his military career in the U.S. Marines during World War II. He remembers boarding a crowded Merchant Marine ship for a 27-day cruise from San Diego to New Caledonia.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:39 AM EST2013-01-30 16:39:23 GMT
For 27 years now, the City of Refuge has been a place hundreds of combat veterans and their families have called home. Founded by Burt Stegin, the old Shady Oaks Motel currently has over 23 residents. "WeMore >>
For 27 years now, the City of Refuge has been a place hundreds of combat veterans and their families have called home. Founded by Burt Stegin, the old Shady Oaks Motel currently has over 23 residents. "WeMore >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 11:20 AM EST2013-01-23 16:20:13 GMT
He may not have seen any battle action, but Sgt. Jerry Roessler saw his share of history serving in the U.S. Army overseas. "I'm what's known as a cold war veteran," said Roessler. "That took place fromMore >>
He may not have seen any battle action, but Sgt. Jerry Roessler saw his share of history serving in the U.S. Army overseas. "I'm what's known as a cold war veteran," said Roessler. "That took place fromMore >>
Friday, January 18 2013 9:24 AM EST2013-01-18 14:24:25 GMT
Students at East Beauregard Elementary got a surprise recently when their pen pal, Staff Sergeant Canon Richard made a special visit. "They've been writing me since I was deployed," said Richard. "TheMore >>
Students at East Beauregard Elementary got a surprise recently when their pen pal, Staff Sergeant Canon Richard made a special visit.More >>
Wednesday, January 9 2013 9:32 PM EST2013-01-10 02:32:34 GMT
The Army Air Corps originally drafted Ray Benjamin Reeves as a cook in 1944. But after he arrived in Europe, they assigned him to refueling airplanes fighting against the Axis powers. Ray had threeMore >>
The Army Air Corps originally drafted Ray Benjamin Reeves as a cook in 1944. But after he arrived in Europe, they assigned him to refueling airplanes fighting against the Axis powers. Ray had threeMore >>
Wednesday, January 2 2013 7:38 PM EST2013-01-03 00:38:38 GMT
Harvey Peshoff served in the Armored Tank Division of the U.S. Army in both North Africa and Italy during World War II. As a tank commander, he often trained young soldiers. "'I asked him, you driveMore >>
Harvey Peshoff served in the Armored Tank Division of the U.S. Army in both North Africa and Italy during World War II. As a tank commander, he often trained young soldiers. "'I asked him, you driveMore >>
Friday, December 21 2012 5:59 PM EST2012-12-21 22:59:55 GMT
You may have seen his familiar face on the streets of Sulphur before. He's Shorty Breaux and he's a friend to everyone. But for the past year or so, Shorty has been on a mission. A mission to collectMore >>
You may have seen his familiar face on the streets of Sulphur before. He's Shorty Breaux and he's a friend to everyone. But for the past year or so, Shorty has been on a mission. A mission to collectMore >>
Wednesday, December 5 2012 12:01 PM EST2012-12-05 17:01:51 GMT
Hector Ponton served three decades in the U.S. Army in places like Korea, Vietnam, the U.S. Embassy and Panama and even the Pentagon. Throughout his career, Ponton was called upon because of his leadershipMore >>
A Lake Charles man who served 30 years in the U.S. Army is this week's Hometown PatriotMore >>
Wednesday, November 21 2012 7:38 PM EST2012-11-22 00:38:06 GMT
This week's Hometown Patriot is a Sam Houston High School graduate who is now attending the Air Force Training Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When Zacharia DeFelice was attending Camp EdgewoodMore >>
This week's Hometown Patriot is a Sam Houston High School graduate who is now attending the Air Force Training Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.More >>
Wednesday, November 14 2012 12:42 PM EST2012-11-14 17:42:03 GMT
In June of this year, U.S. Army Specialist Zachary Parker was about to wrap up his one year tour of duty in Afghanistan on his last mission when tragedy struck. Parker was on patrol to provide aid inMore >>
A Sam Houston High School graduate severely wounded in Afghanistan is this week's Hometown Patriot.More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-11-07 23:21:48 GMT
Through ceremonies like one held on November 4 in Dry Creek, we show appreciation to the men and women who served the United States during the Vietnam War. The conflict in the 1960s and 70s divided theMore >>
Veterans from the Vietnam War are our Hometown Patriots this week.More >>
Thursday, November 1 2012 11:29 AM EDT2012-11-01 15:29:09 GMT
This year's annual Veterans Day observance in Beauregard parish will take on a special significance, with the unveiling of a new exhibition at the historic War Memorial Civic Center in DeRidder. LocalMore >>
A longtime Beauregard parish historian has donated her World War II collection to the War Memorial Civic Center.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 10:58 AM EDT2012-10-24 14:58:41 GMT
Flying targeted missions over North Africa and Europe, William E. Krebs of Lake Charles served as a bombardier navigator on board a B-25 in World War Two. Krebs says his crew narrowly missed an eruptionMore >>
A Lake Charles man who served in World War Two as a bombardier navigator is this week's Hometown Patriot.More >>
Thursday, October 4 2012 4:36 AM EDT2012-10-04 08:36:26 GMT
It's early Saturday morning and members of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Sulphur High Key Club are busy packing cookies. Where are they going? It's all part of the church's annual "servantMore >>
It's early Saturday morning and members of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Sulphur High Key Club are busy packing cookies. Where are they going? It's all part of the church's annual "servantMore >>
Thursday, September 27 2012 9:50 AM EDT2012-09-27 13:50:47 GMT
Twice a year, an amazing display of flags goes up here at Orange Grove-Graceland Cemetery on Broad Street. It's not only special because of their beauty, but because each is a flag that was draped overMore >>
Twice a year, an amazing display of flags goes up here at Orange Grove-Graceland Cemetery on Broad Street. It's not only special because of their beauty, but because each is a flag that was draped overMore >>
Saturday, September 22 2012 4:44 PM EDT2012-09-22 20:44:20 GMT
If you talk to people in Southwest Louisiana about the Habibi Shriners, the name "Bo" House is bound to come up in the conversation. House served in the U.S. Navy during the latter part of World War 2More >>
A longtime Habibi Shriner in SWLA is this week's Hometown Patriot.More >>
Wednesday, September 12 2012 11:15 AM EDT2012-09-12 15:15:00 GMT
Author Curt Iles' latest book was written on the porch of his family's homestead in Dry Creek. "I heard so many stories from this very porch about when the soldiers were here," said Iles. "My dad,More >>
Author Curt Iles' latest book was written on the porch of his family's homestead in Dry Creek. "I heard so many stories from this very porch about when the soldiers were here," said Iles. "My dad,More >>
Wednesday, September 5 2012 11:04 AM EDT2012-09-05 15:04:37 GMT
Sam Mesuch is a lucky guy. Not just because he served in one of the nation's elite Army divisions, but also because of what happened to him on one of his missions. Mesuch was a member of the 82nd AirborneMore >>
Sam Mesuch is a lucky guy. Not just because he served in one of the nation's elite Army divisions, but also because of what happened to him on one of his missions. Mesuch was a member of the 82nd AirborneMore >>
Thursday, August 23 2012 11:21 AM EDT2012-08-23 15:21:13 GMT
Since its opening, the U.S.S. Orleck Naval Museum has been gaining supporters and visitors from not only here in Southwest Louisiana, but across the world. Rescued from near abandonment in Orange, Texas...theMore >>
Since its opening, the U.S.S. Orleck Naval Museum has been gaining supporters and visitors from not only here in Southwest Louisiana, but across the world. Rescued from near abandonment in Orange, Texas...theMore >>
Thursday, August 23 2012 11:17 AM EDT2012-08-23 15:17:29 GMT
Eight local girls from the Lake Area are now the proud recipients of several awards, after giving their time to help out veterans in the community. Members of the Junior Auxiliary of Unit One AmericanMore >>
Eight local girls from the Lake Area are now the proud recipients of several awards, after giving their time to help out veterans in the community. Members of the Junior Auxiliary of Unit One AmericanMore >>
Wednesday, August 8 2012 11:10 AM EDT2012-08-08 15:10:32 GMT
From the occupation of Japan after World War 2 to the Vietnam conflict, David Prescott, Sr. has seen it all. The three-time commander of American Legion Post 27 in DeRidder says he spent a lot of hisMore >>
The commander of American Legion Post 27 in DeRidder is this week's Hometown Patriot.More >>
Wednesday, August 8 2012 11:00 AM EDT2012-08-08 15:00:55 GMT
As communications manager for the City of Lake Charles, one of Scott Raymond's duties is liaison to the Mayor's Armed Forces Commission. Raymond is a veteran of the Vietnam War era, having served in theMore >>
A Lake Charles man is this week's Hometown Patriot.More >>
Wednesday, July 18 2012 11:09 AM EDT2012-07-18 15:09:30 GMT
Southwest Louisiana is still basking in the glow of last weekend's Battle on the Bayou at McMurry Park in Sulphur. It was a two day event to raise money for the Wounded Warriors, who travel the nationMore >>
Southwest Louisiana is still basking in the glow of last weekend's Battle on the Bayou at McMurry Park in Sulphur. It was a two day event to raise money for the Wounded Warriors, who travel the nationMore >>
Wednesday, July 11 2012 11:32 AM EDT2012-07-11 15:32:05 GMT
There have been many movies made about the deadly bombing missions Allied forces flew over Germany and France during World War 2. Lake Charles' Jim Oakley lived through those missions...28 of them, asMore >>
This week's Hometown Patriot is a Lake Charles man who flew 28 bombing missions over Germany during World War 2.More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 5:49 AM EDT2012-06-28 09:49:46 GMT
As a Navy Seabee in World War II, Gary Hawkins got used to life on the water. After the war, Hawkins signed up as a Navy chaplain. He eventually ended up serving several ships, including a destroyerMore >>
As a Navy Seabee in World War II, Gary Hawkins got used to life on the water. After the war, Hawkins signed up as a Navy chaplain. He eventually ended up serving several ships, including a destroyerMore >>
Thursday, June 21 2012 10:25 AM EDT2012-06-21 14:25:03 GMT
On August 13th, 2010, Army Corporal Justin Mouser stepped on a landmine while on patrol in Afghanistan. He lost his left leg. "That happened and you think about life and what's going to happen toMore >>
A Lake Charles man who lost a leg in Afghanistan is rewarded by a local decorating firm.More >>
Wednesday, June 6 2012 11:01 AM EDT2012-06-06 15:01:05 GMT
At first glance, W. W. Lewis middle school student Ethan Beaty seems to be just like any other 7th grader. But what he witnessed on a recent trip to Houston changed him. "I went to the VA with my grandfatherMore >>
Ethan Beaty of Sulphur is this week's Hometown Patriot.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:10 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:10:11 GMT
When Joel Bolton was only 12 years old, his niece, Ginger, was killed in an automobile accident. There were no child safety seats back then and seat belts were rarely used. The incident so affected BoltonMore >>
When Joel Bolton was only 12 years old, his niece, Ginger, was killed in an automobile accident. There were no child safety seats back then and seat belts were rarely used. The incident so affected BoltonMore >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 9:55 AM EDT2012-05-03 13:55:14 GMT
When he was drafted into the Army in September of 1966, Lawrence Ardoin had no idea what was in store for him. In July of 1967, he was sent to Vietnam. "But once you leave, and you go to a place likeMore >>
Lawrence Ardoin is this week's Hometown Patriot.More >>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 10:20 AM EDT2012-04-25 14:20:54 GMT
Looking through his old war photos and memorabilia, James Dallas Cooley has fond memories of the time he served overseas in the Korean War. A musician before the war, Cooley helped entertain the troopsMore >>
A Lake Charles Korean War veteran is this week's Hometown Patriot.More >>
Wednesday, August 31 2011 11:26 AM EDT2011-08-31 15:26:40 GMT
These volunteers with the Lake Charles Squadron of Civil Air Patrol are gearing up for another hurricane season here in SWLA. Since more and more airplanes are carrying emergency transponders, the organization'sMore >>
Wednesday, August 24 2011 10:24 AM EDT2011-08-24 14:24:20 GMT
Already serving in the Merchant Marines, Rogers Simon was drafted into the infantry in the U.S. Army during World War Two. After training, he was shipped to France and eventually wound up in Germany. "IMore >>
Wednesday, May 18 2011 10:53 AM EDT2011-05-18 14:53:11 GMT
George "Shorty" Crain, Elmer Royston and Earl Hollingsworth are just three of dozens of World War veterans that are to be honored at this weekend's SWLA All Veterans Reunion in Deridder. While all veteransMore >>
Tuesday, November 23 2010 10:11 AM EST2010-11-23 15:11:41 GMT
November 24, 2010 – Charles "Chuck" Finney By John Bridges - bio | email LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - With tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam, retired Command Sergeant Major Charles "Chuck" Finney hasMore >>
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