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Big Country-area veterans living among us, and some of their families, tell us their memories of WWII.

Abilene and Big Country meetings and events

This story first appeared on the front page of the Abilene Reporter-News on Aug. 15, 1945.

A security expert has a unique idea for protecting yourself from becoming a victim

The story of the Siewert and Schkade boys — and some in-laws, to boot — is the stuff of movies.

The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) today enjoy publicity and recognition they never dreamed of.

The peace was a long time coming for Abilenians, other Americans, and citizens of other countries as the war officially was over with V-J Day.

Profile of a World War II veteran.

A hay stack and manure may have saved Dennis Bruno’s life

ACU professor goes to Italy to find his dad's air base, an makes a chance connection