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  • One of the last Montford Point Marines: the unique legacy of an African-American Veteran, from World War II to Vietnam

    One of the last Montford Point Marines: the unique legacy of an African-American Veteran, from World War II to Vietnam

    A man who lived through history: Allen Newton Frazier enlisted in the segregated Marine Corps and retired from the integrated Marine Corps. He was honored at the end of his life with the Congressional Gold Medal along with his comrades who came through Camp Montford Point.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Carl Hauprich

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Carl Hauprich

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Carl Hauprich. Carl served with the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines as an Infantry Rifleman during Desert Storm.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Augusto Cespedes Jr.

    #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Augusto Cespedes Jr.

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Augusto Cespedes Jr. who served as a Navy Corpsman during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  • After hurricane and street drugs, Veteran is a Volunteer of the Year

    After hurricane and street drugs, Veteran is a Volunteer of the Year

    After a hurricane and his wife’s passing, a Marine Corps Veteran took a dark turn. VA helped. Today he's Shreveport’s Volunteer of the Year.

  • Clifton Schroeder: Clinging to dirt

    Clifton Schroeder: Clinging to dirt

    Marine Veteran Clifton Schroeder served as an executive officer in Vietnam and a senior liaison officer during the Balkans Conflict.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Max Galeai

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Max Galeai

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Max Galeai, who was killed in action serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Antonio Flores Alvarado

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Antonio Flores Alvarado

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Antonio Flores Alvarado, who fought in the First Battle of Khe Sanh in Vietnam.

  • #HonoringVets: James Anderson Jr.

    #HonoringVets: James Anderson Jr.

    Marine Corps Veteran James Anderson Jr. was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions performed on duty in Vietnam.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Brad Pesek

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Brad Pesek

    Marine Corps First Sergeant Brad Pesek served as a Marine for over 20 years and participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  • Meet the 18 military Veterans competing at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games

    Meet the 18 military Veterans competing at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games

    The 2018 Paralympic Winter Games begin March 9 in PyeongChang with 18 military Veterans among the 74 athletes representing Team USA.

  • Starting an online business from a Veteran’s perspective

    Starting an online business from a Veteran’s perspective

    With my business, I failed more times than I can count--and I say that proudly! Every time I failed, I learned one more vital lesson to achieving success. If you're feeling discouraged at lack of progress, you're heading in the right direction. There are barriers any new entrepreneur will encounter, and those who persist will inevitably succeed. As Veterans, we've ascertained a distinct advantage in our determination and positive spirit. You can utilize your military experience to build something awesome.

  • Honoring our notable minority Purple Heart recipients

    Honoring our notable minority Purple Heart recipients

    Every year on August 7, we observe Purple Heart Day to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been injured or lost their lives in service to our country.

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Last updated February 2, 2017

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