In 1982, a California truck driver named Larry Walters famously fulfilled his lifelong dream of flying by attaching 42 helium-filled weather balloons to a lawn chair. Dubbed "Lawnchair Larry," he planned to float a few hundred feet over Los Angeles, but the tethers snapped unexpectedly, sending him soaring to an altitude of 16,000 feet. His unplanned flight carried him into the controlled airspace near Los Angeles International Airport, shocking commercial pilots who reported seeing a man in a l

4.9K views · 29 reactions | Hey, Long Beach! Did you know 38 years ago today, back in 1982 Larry Walters flew from San Pedro to Long Beach...in a lawnchair! | Gazette Newspapers | Facebook

Military News: A recent nomination for commander of the Navy’s 7th Fleet has been withdrawn following resurfaced morale events held years ago aboard a U.S. Navy carrier. The Pentagon has yet to confirm if the report influenced the decision, but a new nominee will be chosen. Here’s what we know. #MilitaryNews | Larry FloresBerrier