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Oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 111th birthday
Lawrence Brooks, a veteran of the 91st Engineer Battalion, a primarily African-American unit, served during World War II as a servant to three white officers.
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Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for heroic action in North Carolina traffic accident
His attempt to save one of the victims of the accident ultimately earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal ― and changed his life forever.
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‘Jack loved being a Marine’: Parents of private first class killed in AAV accident remember their son
Jack Ostrovsky “was a very strong swimmer, so I knew if he could float he’s going to survive,” his father said. “But I knew if he was inside that vehicle, I knew what the result would be.”
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Army vet finds peace fostering pets, finding them homes
This former soldier with the 3rd Infantry Division fosters and helps place dogs in new homes with A Bridge to Home Animal Rescue.
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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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Army veteran creates patch to honor health care workers
Army veteran Jacob Neal saw hospitals turn into battlefields due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so he designed a patch to honor healthcare workers.
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Oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 111th birthday
Lawrence Brooks, a veteran of the 91st Engineer Battalion, a primarily African-American unit, served during World War II as a servant to three white officers.
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Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for heroic action in North Carolina traffic accident
His attempt to save one of the victims of the accident ultimately earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal ― and changed his life forever.
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‘Jack loved being a Marine’: Parents of private first class killed in AAV accident remember their son
Jack Ostrovsky “was a very strong swimmer, so I knew if he could float he’s going to survive,” his father said. “But I knew if he was inside that vehicle, I knew what the result would be.”
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Army vet finds peace fostering pets, finding them homes
This former soldier with the 3rd Infantry Division fosters and helps place dogs in new homes with A Bridge to Home Animal Rescue.
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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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Army veteran creates patch to honor health care workers
Army veteran Jacob Neal saw hospitals turn into battlefields due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so he designed a patch to honor healthcare workers.
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Oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 111th birthday
Lawrence Brooks, a veteran of the 91st Engineer Battalion, a primarily African-American unit, served during World War II as a servant to three white officers.
-
Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for heroic action in North Carolina traffic accident
His attempt to save one of the victims of the accident ultimately earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal ― and changed his life forever.
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‘Jack loved being a Marine’: Parents of private first class killed in AAV accident remember their son
Jack Ostrovsky “was a very strong swimmer, so I knew if he could float he’s going to survive,” his father said. “But I knew if he was inside that vehicle, I knew what the result would be.”
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Army vet finds peace fostering pets, finding them homes
This former soldier with the 3rd Infantry Division fosters and helps place dogs in new homes with A Bridge to Home Animal Rescue.
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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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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Army veteran creates patch to honor health care workers
Army veteran Jacob Neal saw hospitals turn into battlefields due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so he designed a patch to honor healthcare workers.
