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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian29 Nov 2018 6:17 p.m. PST

The remains of a New York pilot killed during World War II are the first of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen listed as missing in action to be identified, the Pentagon announced Thursday…

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jsmcc9130 Nov 2018 5:33 a.m. PST

The family can have some closure. He can now rest in peace. The Tuskegee airmen were brave men.

Joes Shop Supporting Member of TMP30 Nov 2018 6:22 a.m. PST

Agreed.

Andrew Walters30 Nov 2018 10:14 a.m. PST

Great story. Sent the URL to the family.

It's not just important that the US has the money to do stuff like this, but that we choose to spend our money this way. This is not a cheap thing to do, and it has no economic value, no recreational value, and hopefully no one will try to use it to advance their agenda. This is only about honor. It's encouraging to see the still matters so much.

Lawrence Dickson will be buried March 22 with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Lion in the Stars30 Nov 2018 6:06 p.m. PST

Welcome home, solider!

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