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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the Marine Corps as a recruit becoming a Marine
Dallas, TX
The drill instructors made a big impression on me. The DIs wanted to find the weak links in the platoon..
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World War II vet receives recognition from French 70 years after service
Cincinnati, OH
Frank Magrino had tried to enlist - his eyesight was too poor. But by 1943, the Army was calling his..
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A sentimental journey back to the 1940s
Stephenville, TX
By Joyce Whitis Post 240 Honorary Life Member Brad Thompson, as a young man from Stephenville, Texas, was spending his last..
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The reinvention of a proud soldier
Milford, DE
John “Mac” McCormick spent his military career in the U.S. Air Force and Army, first as a broadcaster..
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World War II vet remembers growing up with the Legion
Ashler Village, CT
George H. Breuler joined The American Legion almost immediately upon discharge following World War II. He served at Utah Beach,..
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After 70 years, World War II's women vets get their due in Revere, Mass.
Revere, MA
Legionnaire Eileen Merullo was reading the names of the deceased at a Post 61 memorial service when it hit her:..
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Thanksgiving Day 1969 in Vietnam
Granite Bay , CA
“Death on call” was the motto of the Wolfpack gunship platoon of the 281st Assault Helicopter Company. The company arrived..
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B-24 navigator's account of the 30-Seconds Mission in CBI
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
My brother Joseth Leland Kingsbury was in the European theater under Gen. Patton at the Battle of the Bulge. My..
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Veteran vindicated in tale of sunken sub just before Pearl Harbor attack
Stevens Point, WI
Will Lehner entered the Naval Reserves at age 17 in 1938. He was called to active service in 1940 and..
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Freedom is - for those willing to defend it
Farmington, UT
The draft notice said, "Report to Ft Douglas, Utah for induction into the US Army on Sept 9, 1953." The..
3,630 views
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Oct. 13-Oct. 12, 1953-1957
Denver, CO
U.S. Navy, Korea - two trips to the war zone picking up troops. Eighteen months in Virginia ships company in..
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World War II wounded warrior
Iowa Park, TX
I'm a wounded warrior from World War II who landed on Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion at Normandy, France...
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Shemya AFS, Alaska, 6984 Security Squadron, 1964-1965
La Vista, NE
I enlisted in Omaha, Neb., on Jan. 27, 1963. I walked two miles in heavy snow to a city bus..
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Live and learn: how the Marine Corps changed my life
Gibson, GA
After receiving a meritorious promotion out of boot camp at Parris Island, S.C., I was ready and excited to start..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My dad
Denver, CO
Taken from the actual award document (July 3, 1967) JOHN A. VARGAS SP4 E4 US51582456 Awarded: THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR VALOR..
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A Long Way From Home: Memories from Iraq and Afghanistan
Holly Springs, NC
A Long Way From Home by SFC (R) Christian Warren Freed Published by CaryPress CaryPress announces the latest highly anticipated military..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Battle of the Bulge veteran reveals his closest call, family coincidence
Shirley, MA
[Photo: Joe Landry, a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, takes a photo at the Fort Jackson military museum..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
E4 T.A. Donovan, U.S. Air Force, August 1960-August 1964
Green Valley, AZ
Basic Training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas Overview: Technical School at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Miss. Spring 1961: Assigned to Yokota AFB, Fusa..
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Korean War vet connects with Medal of Honor recipient
Menifee, CA
Pictured: Hugh McPhail, Carol McPhail and John William Finn Hugh McPhail graduated from high school in May 1950, and the next..
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World War II 113th Cavalry veteran recalls fighting to the end
Burke, VA
I'm 90 years old, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. My father was a large operator..
5,223 views
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World War II Sanitation Corps veteran takes Patriot Flight
Troy, NY
At 96 years old, Sherwood Davies has a sharp memory and has seen a lot: Europe during World War II..
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World War II vet remembers Normandy, Battle of the Bulge
Burnside, KY
Back in 1943 I turned 18 years old, which was just the right age for induction into the military service...
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French honor American WWII veterans with medal
Cary, NC
World War II Army veteran James Sansom received the "Legion d'Honneur" from the French government. These medals, the highest France..
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Vets plan 82nd Airborne Operation Power Pack 50th anniversary reunion
Essex, MD
Photo | Some Operation Power Pack veterans in May 2014 at the 82nd Airborne Museum, in front of a C123..
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My time in service
Los Angeles greater area, CA
Well, I had a whirlwind of a career. It started with boot camp in Orlando, Fla., then on to MM..
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Seabees
Austin, TX
My father, Fred O. Bohl, served in the Seabees in World War II as a mechanic; and I, Larry H...
3,104 views
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A sailor's memories of minesweeping during Korean War
La Plata, MO
I am writing my history in the U.S. Navy. I will tell and swear by the exact truth. I joined..
4,152 views
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South Dakota WWII vet celebrates 70 years as Legionnaire
Rapid City, SD
Earl Dahme celebrated 70 years of Legion membership this April, and received recognition from national headquarters. Dahme joined the Legion..
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A POW’s tale of 'the last flight of the B-29 Peacemaker’
Greenacres, FL
My name is Clarence Pressgrove and I’m 90 years old, a disabled veteran and an ex-POW of the Japanese. I..
6,634 views
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'Let Me Tell You About my Infantrymen' (remarks on the Vietnam War)
Corte Madera, CA
This Memorial Day, I was privileged to give the keynote remarks on the Vietnam War at the National Cemetery at..
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