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Why Gold Star Fathers Day matters
During the 2016 presidential election, Khizr Khan brought Gold Star Fathers to the forefront as he eloquently spoke at the..
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Inside Manzano: The life of A Nuclear Special Weapons Storage Site
In 1946 the U.S. DoD built a nuclear special weapons storage site in the Manzano Mountains of Albuquerque,..
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First Annual Hog Roast/Corn Boil
We lucked out with a perfect weather day in August 2022. A crowd of 450+ gathered for our first..
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Vietnam Resurrected
Poem
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Deadly SNAFU, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Recently I became aware of water contamination issues at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. For six months I investigated..
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Combat To College
Combat to College is the guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilize the unique skills..
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Ever Faithful to the Call
Here is a new resource for American Legion planners of services, ceremonies and observances for Veterans Day 2022 to consider:..
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Fair winds and following seas
Captain Paul X. Rinn, USN (ret.), was the first commanding officer of the third-generation USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) and..
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Vietnam Beyond
“Vietnam Beyond” is not only a photographic accounting of a soldier’s time while serving in a front-line unit in the..
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"Respect" and "Forgotten"
I am sick and tired of some people not respecting our flag, ignoring and/or murdering our national anthem and ignoring..
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Our Land
I have written a patriotic poem entitled "Our Land." I tried to capture the sacrifice of our American servicemen and..
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Legacy
John Howard Strain was a member of the 5th Marine Regiment during the first world war. He lost his..
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The Poncho
I have watched the newsreels of our soldiers in combat and marveled at the new equipment that they carry: Kevlar..
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Legionnaire making a difference through prosthetic devices
Robert R. Barron has lectured on disguises and custom prosthetics at CIA Headquarters, the National Reconnaissance Office, and other government..
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Remember Me
I am a published author and poet. A couple of years ago I was asked by a Massachusetts's veteran's..
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The Vietnam Vet
Today a hero is born, And tomorrow he will be sworn. Only to endure his nation's scorn. Yet he will move on..
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CAPT, CHC, USN (ret.)
As I watched her approach, my pulse quickened. In my mind, I recited what I would say to her...
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Air Force Master Sgt. Clyde Moore served three separate tours of duty in Vietnam
I am an 83-year-old Vietnam veteran. I served three separate tours of duty in Vietnam. I joined the U.S. Air..
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"All Present and Accounted For"
Hellgate Press, located in Ashland, Ore., announced yesterday that Steven Craig's book "All Present and Accounted For" was the No...
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For My Guys in 1-C
For My Guys in 1-C I want to take you away. I want to make it all okay. I want your eyes..
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American Legion Muhlenberg Post 199 installs new officers
Woodstock VA — Another historic milestone was made this past Tuesday night, when the post held their officer installation..
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He Charged Alone: World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Private First Class Frank..
The second-bravest man in the Army was how newspapers across the country characterized Private First Class Frank Gaffney in June..
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A tribute to my friend, Wayne Nichols, WWII Navy hero
I want to tell you about my friend Wayne Nichols, a WWII hero. Wayne was just 17 when the..
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He Was a Good Teammate
Starting at the upper left corner and then clockwise: Curt Brown (Army), John Olsen (Navy), Bob Crawford (Navy), John Goodwin..
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Tippah County Veterans Memorial Park
A Six-Year-Old Dream Comes True It all began in 2015 when some members of Ripley, Miss., American Legion Post 81 started..
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China: Coronavirus and the Loss of Freedoms
From the standpoint of a lad, Li Meixin, who the author met in 1979, we examine the coronaviruses SARS 2003,..
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Post 240 (Daleville, Va.) accomplishments
The year is almost half over. So far in 2022 we have: Sponsored a Red Cross blood drive and collected 25..
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Hamon Gray Post 83 (La Porte, Ind.) honors namesake
Members of Hamon Gray Post 83 honored the memory of 2nd Lt. Hamon Gray on May 24, 2022, at..
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Torii Teller
This is a poem written by Marine Cpl. Bob Klein, who was the editor of the Torii Teller Magazine in..
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Angels in Afghanistan
An inside look of Joseph Perez Jr., a young Army infantry officer in his early 20s who is preparing to..
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