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    WWII’s Okinawa campaign center of new fictional tale

    Fictional book relies heavily on accurate recollection of WWII's Okinawa Campaign

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    Remembering the Battle of Okinawa

    Despite the sunshine and blue skies, there was still a [...]

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    Fueling courage from Marine Corps to ultramarathon hero

    Lindsay Kasow was one of 12 Veterans who ran the Old Glory Ultra Relay which traversed America—from San Diego to Washington, D.C.

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    Honoring Veterans: Marine Corps Veteran Rodney Sickmann

    This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Marine Corps Veteran Rodney Sickmann, who served in Iran.

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    100 years of wisdom: Two World War II Veteran centenarians

    Centenarian’s daughter: “The hospital staff all work together for his specific needs. Anything he needs has been provided.”

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    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Ronald E. Spratt

    Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Ronald E. Spratt, who served 20 years in the Marine Corps.

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    #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Dee Allen

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Dee Allen, who served for 34 years and retired as a command master chief.

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    #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran James “Mike” Swink

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran James “Mike” Swink, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Gene Harper

    #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Gene Harper

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Gene Harper who is celebrating his 100th birthday.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran William Ward

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran William Ward

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran William Ward, who served over 15 years in the Marine Corps and is now an avid adaptive athlete.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army and Marine Veteran William McLeroy

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army and Marine Veteran William McLeroy

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Marine Veteran William “Bud” McLeroy, who served for 33 years and was the first amputee to deploy to Iraq.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Carol Mutter

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Carol Mutter

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Carol A. Mutter, the first woman in the military to attain a three-star rank.

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