Pensacola's only VFW Post is a place where veterans heal and continue to serve
Almost all VFW members have seen or experienced much during their times in combat zones. VFW Post 706 is about "veterans helping veterans." ...
The Advocate4d
A veteran of America's fight for independence is buried in the Baton Rouge National Cemetery
Markers or not, his story is significant in Baton Rouge history, one that starts with the American Revolution ... in the Revolutionary War. Thomas' time in this earliest version of the U.S. Army was ...
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From the Silver Screen to the Service: Saluting Celebrities Who Served
As we celebrate Veterans Day, let's take a moment to honor the sacrifices of these celebrities who chose to serve their ...
13 Famous Pirates Who Ruled The High Seas
When someone mentions pirates, images of peg legs, parrots, grand pirate ships, and buried treasure permeate our minds. Embellished stories of seafaring rogues offer a romanticized version of lives ...
Times Union27d
Struggling to recruit, veterans discuss what local organizations can offer
A particular issue in attracting veterans from the post-9/11 era is that many do not appear to want to participate in activities so soon after returning home from war, according to the VFW members.
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VFW Seeks Volunteers and Donations for Wreath-Laying at Lakeview Cemetery
Volunteers are wanted to assist VFW Post 653 in New Canaan to lay wreaths at the graves of deceased veterans at Lakeview ...
The Atlantic9d
The Presidential Election of 1800
It was first printed in the Baltimore American. "I discharge my duty," said ... say, to a thousand Spanish dollars. Jefferson was for bringing the whole of the Intelligence and Virtue of a ...
Unlocking the Archive: Local Spanish-American War veterans honored in parade in 1962
In 1962, the annual Veterans Day parade in Lancaster had three special guests — Fairfield County men who had fought in the Spanish-American War.
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Unlocking the Archive: Local Spanish-American War veterans honored in parade in 1962
In 1962, the annual Veterans Day parade in Lancaster had three special guests — Fairfield County men who had fought in the Spanish-American War. The first veteran was Roy Samuel Hughey ...
News Tribune11d
Arkansas native served with Missouri regiment in Spanish-American War
The period of the Spanish-American War in 1898 became an inspiration for many young people to put behind them the divisions ...
The Sun28d
Army quartermaster jailed after stealing nearly £1m from MoD
AN Army quartermaster is to go to prison after stealing nearly £1million from the Ministry of Defence. Jed Charlot, 44, was responsible for supplies and stores at his barracks. Army quartermaster ...
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Army quartermaster admits stealing nearly £1million of equipment from the Ministry of Defence
A former army quartermaster has admitted to stealing nearly £1million from the Ministry of Defence. Jed Charlot, 44, pleaded guilty to stealing £900,000 whilst working at barracks in Tidworth ...