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War Stories and Other Lies
I did almost die in Vietnam, well, I almost killed myself on a mission. It was up in Laos where..
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Veterans Day Homage
A day of tribute well-deserved For all the soldiers that have served In time of war or that of Peace Our finest men..
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Honoring Veterans - Mechanicsville, Va. Post 175
Below you shall find a link to a ‘virtual’ ceremony held for Veterans Day 2020 in Hanover County, Va. The..
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Coming Home
It’s not easy coming home, It’s not easy fitting back in, It’s not easy taking off the uniform, It’s not easy to start..
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Deployment Daze
When duty calls and bags are packed, All flights checked and emotions racked, Tearful embraces no one wants to end, Last glances glimpsed..
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Exposure: Surviving the Historical Ft. McClellan
I had a story that needed to be told. I called it: “EXPOSURE: Surviving Historical Ft. McClellan.” I partnered..
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"Lucky ... Little Guy, BIG Mission"
I felt the below review from a veteran would give the best overview. Mitch McKinley is with "Law Enforcement..
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Baby Boomers come of age, PART IIl
Through the 80’s and 90’s we went back to work at better jobs and careers. We got married and raised..
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Veterans day
Veterans Day A day of tribute well deserved To all the..
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America protecting its own: International COVID-19 lockdown provided lessons for travelers
International travelers often want to get lost while in exotic locales like Morocco. But getting off the beaten path is..
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Baby Boomers come of age, PART II
We were teenagers in the 60’s and 70’s. We rebelled because we were teenagers. We listened to music our parents..
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Moonriver and Black Ponies: My Year in Vietnam
A few days before Christmas 1969 I landed at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, to begin a one-year tour..
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St. George, Maine Post 34 gets "restored" flag drop box
In support of the American Legion’s Americanism pillar, Kinney-Melquist Post 34 in St. George, Maine, had been looking for an..
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The Wolves of Helmand: A View From Inside the Den of Modern War
Ten years after serving his country as a U.S. Marine, Captain Frank “Gus” Biggio signed up once again because he..
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Honor Guard
The field is lined with stones with names, dates ad symbols, of fallen soldiers. Each one has a story and..
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The Chaplain
As you walk into your monthly meeting the post chaplain greets you at the door with a smile, You feel welcome..
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A veteran's Covid-19 experience
On April 22, as we all were practicing stay-at-home and safe distancing, I was walking beside my house when the..
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100 Miles for Hope
Hi Team: I decided to buy two T-shirts. one for the 100 bicycle ride and one for the 100 mile hike...
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"My Flag 'til I Die"
If you strike a match to my flag, it burns my heart and I can not contain myself. The hate..
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New Hampshire Past Department Commander recognized
In the photo, Leo G. Belisle (past New Hampshire department commander from 1964-65), is surrounded by other past department commanders..
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Military Suspense
Relying on incidents in own career and knowledge of others, I chose to write a novel titled, Shibboleth. Reviews are..
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Thoughts on a Veterans Day
They come in, in ones or two; mostly ones. They sit down, have their free meal. Somewhat chagrin about being..
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On 9/11 our Nation Dialed 9-1-1
On 9/11 our Nation Dialed 9-1-1 Our Country United as we were all one when our Nation dialed 9-1-1. They had..
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Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career
Mission Transition is an essential career-change guide for any transitioning veteran that wants to avoid false starts and make optimal..
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In The Arena
A significant portion of the book relates Curry's experience in Marine Corps Officer Candidate School and his tour in Vietnam..
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Your Friend, Mike
Hidden stories from the past uniquely find their way into the present, leaving an indelible imprint. This is one..
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Giving back to those who served
Eric Gordon has taken on a mission of service to former military personnel who have actively served and protected America..
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A Long Triage
More than forty years after the war, during a regular business day, Vietnam veteran Attorney Kerry Sullivan's brain hemorrhages from..
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Power Point Ranger: My Iraq War Logs
PowerPoint Ranger: My Iraq War Logs is a unique ‘call to duty’, military adventure novel. With a resemblance to the..
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Our Flag
This is our flag It waves red, white and blue It proudly waves for me and for you We have looked at our..
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