THE NICE SECTION

When John Dodds found a World War II bomber jacket in a Washington, D.C., thrift store, his interest was piqued. The Air Force lawyer noticed that the jacket still had its original owner’s name emblazoned on the chest: “Robert G. Arand.” Within little more than a day, Dodds managed to track down the now 90-year-old Arand, who flew more than 40 missions in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan during WWII. The retired major will now get back his prized jacket, lost for over 60 years. “My children and grandchildren are anxious to see it,” he said.