WWII Marine Corps hero to be honored with plaque at Mt. Soledad
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...
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‘Uncommon valor was a common virtue’ of the men who died 80 years ago
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the battle that produced one of the most inspiring images in our ...
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Laredo Veterans Affairs Committee announces events, including Vietnam War memorial exhibit
The Laredo Veterans Affairs Committee met this week to address urgent concerns facing the local veteran community and outline future initiatives for veteran organizations. The veteran-focused ...
Men from Bridgeport, Stratford join CT Veterans Hall of Fame: 'Don’t do what I do to seek accolades'
Thomas Kanasky Jr. and William O’Brien Jr. made marks on their communities after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the ...
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In reinstating 'Fort Bragg,' the Army hopes to skirt a ban on Confederate namesakes
The base, known as Fort Liberty since 2023, originally was named for Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg. The Army says it now ...
Honoring Black History Month: Montford Point Marines
Join WECT as we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting some of the people, places, and events that shaped black ...
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This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day
Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories ...
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Iowa Goldstar Museum event Saturday marks anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
The Iowa Goldstar Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston is hosting an event Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of ...
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Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family
A U.S. Army colonel’s great-grandson returned a “good luck” flag Wednesday to the family of a Japanese soldier who carried it ...
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National Museum of the Pacific War Hosts Iwo Jima – 80 Years Later Featuring the Story Behind the Two Flag Raisings on Mount Suribachi
The National Museum of the Pacific War will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a special three-day event, Iwo Jima – 80 ...
Only 18 from his company survived Iwo Jima. Fort Worth area vet recalls the WWII battle
More than 7,000 Marines were killed and 20,000 wounded during the historic battle from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, when ...
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80TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR II BATTLE OF IWO JIMA
The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum will host programming on Saturday 15 February 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM for the 80th Anniversary of the battle for Iwo Jima and its impact on the ultimate victory ...