Recognizing all of our veterans Nov 11, 2009
While defending Wake Island, an American possession close to Japan, he was injured ... The staff at the Veterans Home decided to name a man-made pond on the grounds Wake Island as a tribute to Borne. (L Observateur, LA)
Tsunami advisory issued for Hawaii Oct 8, 2009
A tsunami watch is in effect for the Marshall Islands, Tokelau, Kermadec Islands, Pohnpei, New Zealand, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Niue, Cook Islands, Chuuk, Indonesia, Wake Island, Jarvis Island, Palmyra Island, Guam, Northern Mariana, Yap and Johnston Island ... A tsunami watch is in effect for the Marshall Islands, Tokelau, Kermadec Islands, Pohnpei, New Zealand, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Niue, Cook Islands, Chuuk, Indonesia, Wake Island, Jarvis Island, Palmyra... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tsunami warning canceled in Pacific Oct 8, 2009
A tsunami watch is in effect for Marshall Islands, Tokelau, NewZealand, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Niue, Cook Islands, Chuuk, Kermadec Island, Pohnpei, Indonesia, Wake Island, Jarvis Island, Palmyra Island, Guam, Northern Marianas, Johnston Island, Yap, Marcus Island, and Palau. Editor: Zhang Xiang. (Xinhuanet, China)
In Samoa, shaking and then waves Sep 30, 2009
The center posted a tsunami watch for Hawaii, Vanuatu, the Marshall Islands, Solomon Island, Johnston Island, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Wake Island, Midway Island and Pitcairn. In New Zealand, a tsunami alert was issued by national Civil Defense, and the nation's national emergency center was activated. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Harwell's heartfelt farewell: Legend serene in face of cancer Sep 23, 2009
In 1945, he covered the Japanese surrender at Wake Island in the North Pacific. Broadcast career: Started with the minor league Atlanta Crackers in 1943. (USA Today -- Sports)
Arabian: Japanese ambassadors apology opens old wounds Aug 21, 2009
The fact is that the Japanese defended themselves against this lawsuit and have never offered the families of those tragically abused prisoners any relief whatsoever: Not for the families of prisoners and victims of Bataan Not for families of prisoners and victims of Wake Island Not for families of prisoners and victims of all other POW camps where US soldiers, sailors and marines were abused. There should be an outcry of our public against Japan. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Mourners Pay Respects to Shriver at Wake Aug 14, 2009
Ah yes - Wake Island. I remeber it well. (CBS News)
Celebrating all things Samoan Aug 10, 2009
"We were expecting the Japanese after Wake Island fell but they never came," he said with a grin. "A Japanese sub shelled us in 1942 but it didn't hurt us.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Apollo 11 Quiz: Are You a Moon-Landing Mastermind? Jul 22, 2009
The Apollo 11 crew splashed down safely on July 24, 1969, in the Pacific Ocean, about 1,440 nautical miles (2,670 kilometers) east of Wake Island. A helicopter took them to Houston, where they were put into quarantine and spent the next 21 days. (National Geographic)
EA Storms San Diego Comic-Con with Ten of the Hottest Holiday Games Jul 18, 2009
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The Battle for the Pacific Has Be... Jul 9, 2009
Battlefield 1943 is a critically-acclaimed First-Person Shooter (FPS) multiplayer game that GamePro magazine describes as "a triple-A title at a quarter of the price" and GameSpot says is "a rock-solid value at $15."Battlefield 1943 introduces two thrilling new modes where 24 players can compete across four classic WWII Battlefield maps: Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Coral Sea ... The free trial version will feature Wake Island and give players the freedom to choose from the full... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Fight on Land, Sea or Air in Battlefield 1943 on July 9 Jul 3, 2009
The game introduces two thrilling new modes that can be played across four classic Battlefield tropical WWII maps: Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Coral Sea. These maps are inspired by the award winning Battlefield 1942 game, but have been redesigned and reengineered using the DICE destructible Frostbite engine which takes down walls, blockades and cover spots, leaving players with almost nowhere to hide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Battlefield 1943 Wages War Next W... Jul 3, 2009
Four classic Battlefield maps (inspired by Battlefield 1942) will be included: Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Coral Sea. The Frostbite engine, which also powers Battlefield: Bad Company, is here, allowing for destructible environments. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
EA Spotlights Blockbuster Titles at E3 May 28, 2009
The game will have players battling over three tropic locations: Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. These maps have now been updated with the DICE Frostbite engine, providing destructibility to the battlefield and leaving players with almost nowhere to hide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Magill: Remembering former Bulldogs who gave their lives May 25, 2009
Also, there was Marine Captain Henry T. Elrod, stationed on Wake Island in the Pacific when the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor Dec., 7, 1941 ... He died in action two weeks later, helping defend Wake Island when the Japanese captured it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Obama Treaty Push Hinges On Global 'listening' Net May 24, 2009
Installations at tiny Wake Island, a U.S. territory in the remote mid-Pacific, typify America's commitment to the infrastructure of a treaty it isn't fully committed to. In 2006-2007, the Vienna agency and the U.S. Air Force built an $18 million hydroacoustic facility at Wake, the costliest single station in the global system. (CBS News -- World)
Pre-E3 2009: Battlefield 1943 Upd... May 15, 2009
- February 6th, 2009 Wake Island, we have missed you. Around the Network. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
William Ruben Wavrin May 14, 2009
He served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years including the Pacific during World War II. He was at the battle of Wake Island. He earned many medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
LETTERS: NCT, May 13, 2009 May 13, 2009
But the piece doesn't tell us what the ultimate outcome was for pilot William McCarthy, who was rescued by crewman Bonilla after they crashed in the water during a bombing mission over Wake Island in WWll. He survived thanks to gunner Bonilla, but then what. (North County Times)
Pearl Harbor survivor dies May 7, 2009
He went with a task force to Wake Island. The three brothers made it through the entire war safely, and Gene came home to marry his sister Alice's best friend Ula. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Expanding its niche May 5, 2009
It has also sold units to the Cree Nation of Wemindji in northern Quebec, and to several Canadian military bases in Nunavut and U.S. Air Force Base on Wake Island in the Pacific. In 2007, through its ties with the Canadian and U.S. military, Eco Waste heard about a lucrative NATO contract to provide four custom-built incinerators for military use. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Ralph Holewinski, a Gaylord legend, celebrates his 88th birthday April 2 Apr 3, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009 8:08 PM EDT BATTLE CREEK -- Ralph Holewinski, a retired former Otsego County sheriff with 22 years of service and a World War II Marine Wake Island Hero and survivor will celebrate his 88th birthday April 2. He enjoyed a Valentine s Day visit with Casimer (Camy) Dzwik of Battle Creek and Richard (Dick McCoy) Mackowiak of Ionia. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Obituaries for Sunday, March 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2009
He played guard in football at the University of Idaho, worked in the mines in Kellogg, Idaho, was a defense worker at Wake Island (Pacific), then settled in Seattle, where he worked for Boeing Aircraft and boxed for their team. He was known as Frankie, the Battling Boeing Bomber. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Former Sailors search for lost submarine's bell Feb 26, 2009
It was on patrol off Wake Island when Pearl Harbor was attacked, Dec. 7, 1941. On Dec. 8, 1941, Triton launched the submarine war against the enemy by firing the first torpedo to hit a Japanese destroyer. (The Dolphin, CT)
Bush creates huge Pacific reserves Feb 11, 2009
protects threatened, endangered or depleted species in pristine coral reefs around Kingman Reef, Palmyra Atoll, Howland, Baker, and Jarvis Islands, Johnston Atoll, and Wake Island. Residents include green and hawksbill turtles, pearl oysters, giant clams, reef sharks, coconut crabs, groupers, Napoleon wrasse, Bumphead parrotfish and dolphins. (Why Files)
