by Richard D. L. Fulton Pfc. Charles R. Pittinger KIA at Quang Nam Charles Robert Pittinger, of Thurmont, was born on November 8, 1948, to parents Charles E. and Edna Smith Pittinger. At the time of his death, Pittinger had two brothers and two sisters, whose names had been provided in the November 26, 1969,…

Ira H. Buhrman “Lost at Sea” by Richard D. L. Fulton Ira Harrison Buhrman was born on November 10, 1887, in Foxville (Frederick County), to parents Harvey Meade Buhrman, a farmer, and Theresa Need Buhrman. Buhrman had eight brothers and sisters (two apparently having died at birth). Buhrman resided in Foxville until his death and…

Part Two Terry Pryor In the 1990s, the United States Marine Corps tested the usefulness of commercial off-the-shelf skateboards during urban combat military exercises in a program called Urban Warrior ‘99. Their special purpose was “for maneuvering inside buildings in order to detect tripwires and sniper fire.” Yes, size matters. Most boards are about 7¼…