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July 18, 2019 - 10:49 am

Louisiana WWII vet receives France's highest honor

Among Boudreaux's other medals are the Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal.

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Elizabeth Howe

July 18, 2019 - 9:01 am

PHOTOS: At least 22 servicemen killed in the battle of Tarawa come home

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Wednesday the remains of at least 22 servicemen, killed during the battle of Tarawa in World War II, were returned to the United States in an Honorable Carry Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The Battle for Tarawa, part of an...

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Bob Sargent

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Julia LeDoux

July 16, 2019 - 3:47 pm

From the Yalta Conference to "Grandpa Barista:" Bob Sargent's amazing life

“He’s an inspiration,” Jim Young said of his grandfather-in law. “Just his motivation, everyone who comes in loves him to death.”

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Scoti Domeij, a gold star mother, parachuted into Normandy with members of the 75th Ranger Regiment

Photo courtesy Matthew "Griff" Griffin

Eye on Veterans

July 12, 2019 - 10:27 am

Gold Star mom jumps in to Normandy with Ranger vets

Scoti Domeij joined veterans of the 75th Ranger Regiment for the historic jump.

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Atomic cloud

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Julia LeDoux

July 12, 2019 - 10:19 am

Atomic Veterans eligible for DoD certificate

Authorized in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, the AVSC is intended to recognize all veterans who were or could have been exposed to radiation during their service to the nation.

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Joseph Iscovitz during WWII

Photo courtesy of Doug Iscovitz

Elizabeth Howe

July 11, 2019 - 9:17 am

Remembering Joseph Iscovitz — one of few remaining Pearl Harbor survivors

“He loved the service. He loved his family. He loved his country. He had a great life," Doug Iscovitz said.

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Marine Corps Platoon Sgt. George E. Trotter

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Elizabeth Howe

July 08, 2019 - 2:06 pm

Marines Corps Platoon Sgt. killed during WWII identified

Trotter will be buried Aug. 9 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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USWNT inspired to FIFA World Cup win by a 96-year-old WWII veteran.

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July 08, 2019 - 7:15 am

96-year-old World War II vet inspires U.S. women's team to World Cup win

Despite being unable to attend the FIFA Women's World Cup Final in Lyon, DuPre said he would be rooting them on.

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MerchantMarine

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Abbie Bennett

July 01, 2019 - 10:22 am

House poised for vote on Congressional Gold Medal for WWII Merchant Mariners

A bill to grant a Congressional Gold Medal to WWII Merchant Mariners has enough sponsors to require a House vote.

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Audie Murphy

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Kaylah Jackson

June 20, 2019 - 9:37 am

5 things to know about Audie Murphy

The most decorated WWII soldier also had quite the film discography.

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