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In this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with veteran journalist, author, and public servant Bob Chartuk. A lifelong resident of Center Moriches, Bob shares stories of growing up in a tight-knit seaside community, a lifetime of surfing adventures, and a career spanning local journalism, government service, and historic preservation.

From his father’s World War II experiences intercepting German Morse code and helping save the Queen Mary troopship, to his own decades of writing and civic leadership, Bob offers a window into Long Island’s past and present. Together, Rich and Bob connect community history, national events, and personal narratives that reveal how memory and service shape our humanity.

Part one of a two-part conversation filled with storytelling, history, and lessons in resilience.

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