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Remains of Vietnam War pilot identified over a half century after his plane vanished
The remains of a Vietnam War pilot were identified a half century after his plane vanished, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Wednesday in a statement.
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ronald W. Forrester, 25, of Odessa, Texas, was piloting an A-6A Intruder along with his co-pilot during a nighttime combat mission in the winter of 1972 when the plane suddenly vanished over the northern part of Vietnam. Forrester, a civil engineer major at Texas A&M and president of the college’s Marine Corps ROTC, started active duty three months after graduation, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
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He ceased radio communication on Dec. 27, the statement said, and the plane never returned to base. Forrester had completed 46 missions before he sat down to write a letter home on Christmas Day, two days before his disappearance, his parents told the newspaper. He wrote his family that he “believed in what he was doing,” and his missions could help end the long war, but also said his morale was low as it became increasingly harder to continue. The next day he was scheduled for his 47th mission.
Search teams were sent looking for Forrester and the co-pilot, but they found no trace of the pilots or the plane. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram identified the co-pilot as Capt. Ralph Jim Chipman. His remains were identified and he was laid to rest in Utah on Nov. 11, 2023, the city of American Fork said in a news statement.
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About six years after the plane vanished, in September 1978, Forrester was declared killed in action.
Chipman left behind his wife, Susan, a four-year-old son, Scot, and an 18-month-old son, Matthew.
Forrester left behind a then 2-year-old daughter, Karoni, a twin brother, Donald, and a younger brother, Larry, in addition to his parents.
Decades of search and investigation yielded no clues — until recently, when investigators discovered remains and other evidence believed to be associated with the missing aviators.
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Scientists from DPAA used circumstantial evidence recovered from the crash site, as well as mitochondrial DNA evidence, to identify Forrester. A Department of Defense division, the DPAA uses DNA, dental records, sinus records and chest X-rays to identify the remains of service members killed in combat. He was identified on December 4, 2023, the DPAA said.
Since 1973 DPAA has accounted for 1,000 American service members from World War II, over 450 from the Korean War and more than 1,000 service members from Vietnam.
Forrester will be buried on Oct. 7, 2024, in Arlington National Cemetery.
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How to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today: Livestream options, more
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It will be the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Detroit Lions in a game today. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit. The Jaguars will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak, coming into the game with a record of just 2-8. The Lions, meanwhile, have just lost once so far this season for an overall resume of 8-1. Their single loss this season was to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in September.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today, even if you don’t have cable.
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How and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today
The Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The NFL football game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you don’t need to worry if you don’t have access. Whether you have cable or have completely cut the cord, the game will be available with a variety of other options. Just note that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
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Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
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Fubo: Watch the Jaguars-Lions game for free
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to watch a variety of football games, Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
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