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MY HERO, OUR STORY

A salute to a nurse and mom of two naval pilots, on the..

Ocean Springs, MS

As I shelter in, I want to salute my niece and godchild Jeanette Baird Vaughan who is on the..

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Cpl. Harlan M. Cobert

Berkeley Springs, WV

This is my dad, my hero. He joined the Army on July 7, 1949, at the age of 17. He..

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My WWII hero Ernest (Whitey) Kroll

Uxbridge , MA

He served in the South Pacific in the 1940s in the 1st Infantry in the Army. He served proudly, and..

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John William Pfluke

Peoria, IL

Submitted by his granddaughter, Lillian A. Pfluke, Major, U.S. Army (retired) John W. Pfluke enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Buffalo,..

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OTHER

Post 42 Townsend Legion Family brightens up Main Street

Townsend, MT

American Legion Family members and a few others, all respecting COVID-19 distance restrictions and braving cool temperatures, spent the morning..

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Young lady's tribute to uncle and all veterans who make this country "Worth Fighting..

Seaford, DE

Dorothy McCormick is a high school junior from Sussex County, Delaware. She uses her talents in both speech and music..

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Virtual Memorial Day: Roger L. Smith

South Point, OH

SP4 Roger L. Smith Born March 14, 1947, Huntington, W.Va. Hometown: South Point, Ohio Gunner on UH-1H 67-17595 KIA Oct. 3, 1968 - Tay..

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Virtual Memorial Day: George Russell Caldwell

Huntington, OH

George Russell Caldwell, uncle Born Oct. 2, 1913 Enlisted: Feb. 1, 1944 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Division, which liberated the first town in..

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Sgt. Chalen H. Bean

Lawrenceville, IL

June 15, 1949 through Aug. 22, 1952. Army Korean War veteran. 1st Field Artillery. ..

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Lt. Frank Jerome Carroll, USMC

Denver, CO

Jan. 5, 1943 - April 1, 1969 Born Jan. 5, 1943 in Denver, Jerry displayed his artistic abilities throughout his school..

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In memory of Seaman 1st Class Billy Don Ford, U.S. Navy

North Kansas City, MO

Seaman 1st Class Billy Don Ford was a proud Navy serviceman. He served during the Korean War on the BB-61..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"$2 for $2 for Luck" A WWII Story

Meet Doug Chitwood as he uses his journalism degree to produce VA hospital newsletters..

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OTHER

Americanism

Bellville, OH

SPOTLIGHT ON AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: Still serving our Richland County communities practicing social distancing, Department of Ohio Honorary Junior President..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A WARTIME PRISON CAMP LOG

April 29, 2020 marks 75 years since Bob and his fellow POWs were liberated. His remarkable story is transcribed..

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In memory of Lowery Lee Neal

Newhall, CA

Submitter’s name and relationship to the service member: Gloria Duffin, daughter Year entering the military: Oct. 29, 1942 Year leaving the military:..

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OTHER

Are you prepared to continue the mission?

Plano, TX

The current worldwide pandemic is a central focus of many of our lives. Recently, I had occasion to consider the..

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WWII STORY

World War II drawing from Stalag VII A

St. Louis , MO

One of the things my grandfather kept in his belongings was this drawing. He never told me the history behind..

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Memorial Day

Niceville, FL

Gilman Merritt Gates born 1/29/1922 died 9/9/1997 USA 6/11/1940-11/23/1945 USAF 12/1/1948-7/31/1963

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Lt. Gen. Edward H. Underhill, USAF

Washington , DC

October 1927, aviation cadet, to July 1964, Chief of Staff, U.S. European Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/105316/lieutenant-general-edward-h-underhill/ Submitted by his oldest granddaughter, who reveres him..

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