05 November 2025

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helicopter pilot whose foot was ….

helicopter pilot whose foot was ….


helicopter pilot whose foot was obliterated by a bullet that penetrated his aircraft. Some had lost vital organs, suffered permanent nerve damage or were scarred. “I’d better quit feeling sorry for myself,” Norlander told himself. “Maybe it takes me a bit longer, but I’ve got two legs.” After treatment at Camp Zama, he was strapped to a stretcher and carried onto a fixed-wing aircraft,

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A total 58,200 servicemen died ….

A total 58,200 servicemen died ….


A total 58,200 servicemen died during the war. Norlander and his squad members discussed their fate with all the fatalism of youth: “If there’s a bullet with my name on it, it’s going to find me.” In the dense jungles, Norlander picked up new skills. For example, the art of removing leaches without leaving the teeth embedded in the skin—the promise of an infection. The military-issue
29 October 2025

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Harvest Festival brings fun to Community Gardens

Harvest Festival brings fun to Community Gardens


The Leisure World Community Gardens were filled with music and laughter during LW’s first-ever Harvest Festival on Oct. 25. The event drew a large crowd of residents who came together to enjoy a morning of food, live entertainment and fall activities, all while supporting a good cause. “This event really showcases the heart of our community,” Recreation Director Jesse Cripps said. “Residents

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Learn how to get around Seal Beach and OC for free

Learn how to get around Seal Beach and OC for free


Residents are invited to a free bus information session on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby to learn how to get around Seal Beach and Orange County with ease. The event was organized by the Impaired Vision and Hearing Club but all are welcome. Live closed captions will be provided for people who are hard of hearing. The session will feature GRF Transportation Manager Grant Winford,

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