Over the history of the Chaplains Corps, some 270 chaplains have been killed in action while providing aid and spiritual comfort to troops on the battlefield or while serving aboard ships.

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We send our thanks to all Native Americans who have served and who are presently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

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The U.S. Army posthumously promoted Pfc. Lori Piestewa to Specialist and awarded her the Purple Heart and the P.O.W Medal.

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For the past 50 years he has carried this burden in silence.

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Veterans Day is set aside to honor all those who have served in both peace time and in war throughout our history.

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"I done what I was asked, that's good enough," says Charles "Checker" Tomkins.

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The noble USS Bonhomme Richard had one more very valuable service to give to the Navy.

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This Vietnam Veteran's area of the base took more rounds per square foot than any other during the siege of Khe Sanh.

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The USRC Bear occupies a legendary place in USCG history. But up until now she could only be remembered as lost at sea. 

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Tolkien’s The Lord of The Rings is not an allegory for WWI. It was born out of it, in spite of it.

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