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Women’s Army Corps member who refused to give up bus seat in 1952 honored with plaza, murals
A North Carolina woman whose refusal to go to the back of a bus in 1952 led to a lawsuit that sparked a change in law is being honored with a special day.
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National Guard soldier helps deliver baby on the side of the road, finds an adoptive family
While on the phone with emergency medical services, Sgt. Leann Roggensack used her iPhone charger to tie off the baby's umbilical cord.
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Harlem Hellfighter honored in graphic novel
"Medal of Honor: Henry Johnson" will feature the Army sergeant's heroic stand against a band of German soldiers.
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World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops during World War II, has died at 103.
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Korean War veteran sees medals for first time at ceremony
Marcos Luis Montano of Waukegan, 91, held his Purple Heart medal at Veterans Memorial Plaza for the first time last month.
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South Dakota veteran, 90, completes 3,000th honor guard
Arvid Meland, 90, a U.S. Army veteran, goes about his duties precisely and honorably.
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8 female soldiers who changed the course of US military history
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and a celebration of women would be incomplete if the female trailblazers of the United States Army were not recognized. From breaking barriers in combat to challenging the status quo across eras, here are 8 female soldiers who changed the course of history for the U.S. military.
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Sons of Tuskegee Airmen share history lessons with students
Lt. Col. Howard Baugh’s sons, Howard and Richard, recounted their father’s story to a small group of Richmond Public Schools students and teachers on Feb. 25 at the Virginia War Memorial
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Montana, Idaho 10th Mountain Division chapter closing down
Orville Bjorge is the only member of the 10th Mountain Division Association’s Big Sky Chapter left in Montana.
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Hundreds honor WWII Marine Corps veteran after death at 101
In the end, Cpl. Ray Barela wasn’t alone.
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