House Proposes Ban on Confederate Flags in VA Cemeteries
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Confederate flags will be banned from flagpoles in Veterans Administration cemeteries if a bill recently supported by the House becomes a law.
This Video Shows the Lives of Those Who Guard the President
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The White House Marine sentries are the unsung heroes of our nation. While the Secret Service gets most of the limelight, the sentries who stand guard outside our capital's most iconic building deserve much more credit than they receive.
These Elderly Vets Finally Got a Proper Welcome Home
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Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country that it is only fitting for the United States to give back. In the Honor Flight program, veterans are flown to Washington D.C. in order to see the memorials erected in honor of their service.
Identities of Servicemen in Iconic Iwo Jima Photograph in Question
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It's one of the most iconic images of World War II; five United States Marines and a Navy Corpsman raising the American flag above Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. But to this day, no one is really sure who they were.
Brave Bataan Death March Survivor Passes on at 95
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Decorated soldier and airman Maj. Jesse Baltazar (ret.) was a trailblazing member of the U.S. Air Force who witnessed unspeakable horrors during the Bataan Death March of World War II.
108-Year-Old Female Veteran to Fly–Wait…What?
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Lynn Balmer took one look at the cockpit of the refurbished Boeing-Stearman biplane and then turned right back around after giving the plane some thought.
Korea: The Forgotten War Remembered
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The Korean War is sometimes referred to as the Forgotten War, mainly because the conflict came shortly after the Allies' triumph and massive sacrifices of World War II but right before the tumultuous times of the Vietnam War.
Cuba-Based Vietnam Vet Loses Case for VA Benefits
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Serving in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War entitled Otto Macias to a monthly pension, but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cut that pension off without notice when Macias moved back to his native Cuba. The VA cited the trade embargo as its reason for cutting off the payment, and after fighting for his pension in court, Macias has once again found himself denied the pension that should be his.
Candy Makes Everything Better: Learn How Tootsie Rolls Helped U.S. Marines in the 1950s
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A group of ingenious soldiers turned a misfortune into a blessing, as they used an accidental shipment of Tootsie Roll candies as food to survive in freezing weather, according to Tootsie.
You Go Girls: Navy Sets Training for Female SEAL Candidates
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After years of deliberation, the renowned Navy SEALS are finally opening their doors for female candidates. A 50-page plan introduced on March 10, 2016 made official plans to include concrete timelines for women to begin their training, complete their qualifications and receive their first assignments.