Remains of two Iowa Guard soldiers killed in Syria to return home Wednesday

Article Title: Remains of two Iowa Guard soldiers killed in Syria to return home Wednesday

Article Excerpt: "...The Iowa National Guard said the remains of Staff Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Staff Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, will arrive at Des Moines International Airport on Wednesday. Both soldiers were posthumously promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

Upon arrival, the Iowa National Guard Honor Guard will conduct an honorable transfer to ceremoniously receive the remains from the aircraft. Guard officials said the event will be private and not open to the public, out of respect for the families. ..."

Reference Source: www.thegazette.com

History Watch | With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own

Article Title: With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own

Article Excerpt: "...Just one day later Bennett was flying a Bronco with U.S. Marine Capt. Michael Brown in the observer’s seat, providing reconnaissance, artillery adjustment and liaison for South Vietnamese Marines and a contingent of U.S. Marine advisors. ...Bennett’s plane was hit by an SA-7 missile, which severely damaged the left engine and left main landing gear. "

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com