By: Megan Zapalac Those who have fought and serve are among us, but their stories are only shared if asked— and some go unheard. Through scars and smiles, three local veterans shared their stories of service and hardships. Having retired as a sergeant major in the U.S. Army, 81-year-old Emigdio Ramos, said his career began during the Vietnam War […]
A Life of Service: Local men reflect on their time in the military
November 11, 2019 by JOUR 3312
Filed Under: Local, Lubbock, Today, U.S. Tagged With: Gulf War, Korean War, Military Service, Operation Desert Storm, Texas Tech Veteran's Association, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, U.S. National Guard, U.S. Navy, Veterans Day, Vietnam War, World War I, World War II
Old Ed
December 20, 2013 by Sarah Self-Walbrick
When I head into work on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, I know that I will be greeted with a big hello and hug from one of my favorite coworkers: Old Ed. Edward Barricklow, who turned 85 on Nov. 17, has worked at Old Navy in Lubbock since it first opened more than 10 years ago. […]
Filed Under: Featured, Lubbock Tagged With: Edward Barricklow, Germany, Guam, Old Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy
10 Things to Know – January 31st
January 31, 2013 by Raina Shannon
Superhero Sensation: Tony Stark/Ironman falls to pieces in this new Iron Man 3 movie poster. Catch the Super Bowl spot this Sunday. – Hypable.com Media Mayday: The New York Times has been having hack attacks from China over the last four months. China’s Ministry of National Defense offended by accusations. – The New York Times […]
Filed Under: News Tagged With: 10 Things to Know, China, Congress, Copa del Rey, F.C. Barcelona, Huffington Post, Hypable, Jackie Robinson, LA Times, New York Times, North Korea, NPR, Phillipines, President, Real Madrid, Reuters, Soccer, Student loans, The Telegraph, Twinkies, U.S. Navy, Wall Street Journal
