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War Angel: Korea 1950
The popular conception of Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) comes from the hit movie and television series. One publicity photo..
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Hiring Veterans: How to Leverage Military Talent for Organizational Growth
Hiring Veterans makes the clear case for the value of employing members of today’s military community. Veterans represent a real-time..
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American Airman, a Memoir of a Wounded Veteran
A quintessential first-person account of an American veteran grappling with PTSD, physical and emotional traumas, the veteran health-care system, and..
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Inside Abu Ghraib: Memoirs of Two U.S. Military Intelligence Officers
“Leaders inspire and influence by providing purpose, direction and motivation. LTC Walters’ and MAJ Edwards’ leadership is exactly what the..
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Military Pride
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Courage, celebrity part of Navy veteran's duty
When the Korean War was heating up, Robert Kaus of Cumming, Ga., intended to get his degree and then enter..
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Family tradition
My great-uncles on both my mom's and dad's sides served in every conflict from World War I, World War II,..
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Tailspin
"Tailspin" is the true story of Eugene Paul "Gene" Moran, a World War II B-17 tail gunner whose plane was..
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Cheerful Obedience
Navigating the stormy seas of the 1960s wasn’t easy, especially if Vietnam was on your horizon. ..
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Unknown Rider
After a Navy pilot inexplicably loses control of his stealth fighter, he stumbles upon a global conspiracy and embarks on..
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This Troubled Ground
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have impacted America in profound ways, yet only a small percentage of Americans know..
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Remorseful Repose
On a sunny Saturday after cleaning the yard. I traveled to the dump for a load to discard; While unloading the truck..
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Me and My Uncle
My uncle Lee Weeks was more than just an uncle. He was my friend. We talked often and kidded..
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He Was Only 19
I visited alone a grave today, He was but 19 when he went away. So full of promise, of hope, and of..
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Leave No Man Behind
"Leave no man behind." Be it Belleau Wood, a tropical Island, a village, city, forest, a jungle surrounded rice paddy, and/or smoke-filled..
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I Remember David
My high school friend David Scolnick was a great friend. in 1968 he joined the Marine Corps and the following..
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Brave And Honorable
Many men and women have served and protect. Who deserve our utmost honor and respect. They go into battle at the voice..
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Sonarman Paul LaMont, recipient of Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal
Pictured: The Hon. Blake Moore, Utah District 1, Paul D. LaMont, American Legion Department of Utah Post 58, and Department..
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Remember
The freedom we share is surely not free. It's paid with lives given for you and for me. All the brave that..
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Curtis High School students help homeless veterans
I'm a retired Marine and a member of American Legion Post 52 in Coventry, Conn. I'm also a volunteer program..
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Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs
"Captured by Love" shares the inspiring romance and love stories of POWs who returned from the Vietnam War after five,..
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WWI Somme American Cemetery (France)
I belong to Captain Maxson Post 634 in Cambridge, N.Y. I arranged a private tour with Phoenix Custom Tours to..
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No longer foes – friends honor the fallen
In a quiet, forested section of what was once Fort McClellan in Anniston, Ala., former adversaries, once intent on each..
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Memories of a Veteran
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American Legion NSO saves homeless honorably discharged Army disabled veteran's life
My name is Rudolph R. Robinson, past commander of George S. Patton Jr. Tank Corps Post 19, Washington, D.C. I..
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65th Infantry Regiment ("The Borinqueneers") memories
The 65th Infantry Regiment, "The Borinqueneers," a majority all-volunteer Puerto Rican unit from the Puerto Rican National Guard, was activated..
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Veterans Healthcare
More than 3 million veterans use a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health facility for their medical needs. Unfortunately, while the..
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"I came to see you, grandpa."
Photo: 4-year-old grandson at grave. During a recent visit to family in Tennessee, the usual trips were made to various..
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National vice commander visits Grove City, Ohio
American Legion National Vice Commander Kenneth Hylton shared a brief site visit at Paschall Post 164, Grove City, Ohio, on..
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Semper Paratus - Always Ready
Museums can be found just about anywhere. A museum stands as a tribute to history. Museums dedicated to our country’s..
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