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  • A century of service: Navy Veteran celebrates milestone birthday

    A century of service: Navy Veteran celebrates milestone birthday

    World War II Navy Veteran Therold Roberts celebrated his 100th birthday at the Birmingham VA Clinic.

  • From D-Day to 100th birthday

    From D-Day to 100th birthday

    Honoring WWII Navy Veteran JL Stevens on his 100th birthday, reflecting on his service, including D-Day, with the West Texas VA Health Care System.

  • Atlanta Veteran celebrates 100th birthday

    Atlanta Veteran celebrates 100th birthday

    Navy Veteran Raleigh Durden, Jr., celebrated his 100th birthday, marking a century of life filled with service, faith and family.

  • Tai Chi, then birthday cake

    Tai Chi, then birthday cake

    Veteran celebrates 100th birthday with his family, fellow Veterans and health care team after attending his weekly Tai Chi class.

  • A story of service and strength

    A story of service and strength

    Veteran Navy Veteran and Centenarian, Lee O. McKinnon was honored for his incredible service.

  • VA honors last surviving member of historic “Six Triple Eight” Battalion

    VA honors last surviving member of historic “Six Triple Eight” Battalion

    Plaque dedication ceremony honors the last surviving female member of the “Six Triple Eight” Battalion.

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Last updated March 6, 2026

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