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  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Keith Little

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Keith Little

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Keith M. Little, who was one of the only 400 Navajo Marines who served as Code Talkers during World War II.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Robert Riggle Jr.

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Robert Riggle Jr.

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Robert Riggle Jr., an actor and comedian who spent his earlier years in the Marines.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran James Lewis Day

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran James Lewis Day

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran James Lewis Day, who was recommended for a Medal of Honor during World War II but did not receive it until 50 years later.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Archie Van Winkle

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Archie Van Winkle

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Archie Van Winkle, who served in World War II and the Korean War and earned a Congressional Medal of Honor.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Adrian Valentine Soltau

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Adrian Valentine Soltau

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Adrian Valentine Soltau, who served in Iraq and was killed in action. His sacrifice is honored by the Carry the Load.

  • Leader profile: Lelia Jackson excels in service to VA

    Leader profile: Lelia Jackson excels in service to VA

    When it comes to taking on the challenge of being [...]

  • John Farritor: I’m no hero

    John Farritor: I’m no hero

    John Farritor was among the first Marines to ever step foot in Camp Pendleton in September 1942. On his 100th birthday in 2019, the spirit of Camp Pendleton remains by his side.

  • VA’s Virtual Women’s Health Transition Training

    VA’s Virtual Women’s Health Transition Training

    Transitioning from the military? VA’s Women’s Health Transition Training program will partner with Military OneSource for our first Facebook Live series on Sept. 25 at noon EST. With Q and A.

  • Unexpected Marine reunion inside Milwaukee VA Emergency Department

    Unexpected Marine reunion inside Milwaukee VA Emergency Department

    When Max Zaruba sliced his finger in a freak accident, he wasn't expecting a Marine reunion inside the Milwaukee VA until he saw his old buddy from Iraq.

  • Sexual assault leads to downward spiral

    Sexual assault leads to downward spiral

    Brooke Milbocker was smiles on the outside while hiding from the aftermath of a sexual assault that sent her on a downward spiral. She found healing at VA.

  • Ira Hayes: Immortal Flag Raiser at Iwo Jima

    Ira Hayes: Immortal Flag Raiser at Iwo Jima

    Ira Hayes was a Pima Indian Marine and one of the last surviving members of the Iwo Jima flag raising in World War II.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Jack Jones

    #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Jack Jones

    On National Navajo Code Talkers Day, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Jack Jones, who served as a Code Talker during World War II.

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