Pedro
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...But I force a smile, knowing that my ambition far exceeded my talent. There are no more white horses or pretty ladies at my door.
Peyton Place, MO
Joined April 2011
They found him slumped over a machine gun he wasn’t even allowed to touch — and 98 dead enemy soldiers lying in a circle around him His name was Captain Benjamin Lewis Salomon — a quiet dentist from Milwaukee who spent his life helping people, not hurting them. In World War II,
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Never Forget Semper Fi 🇺🇸
An American legend has taken his final rest. John Kinsel Sr., one of the last original Navajo Code Talkers who used their language to outwit the Japanese in World War II, has died at 107. His passing closes a key chapter in the story of the men whose secret messages helped save
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We are devastated to confirm the death of our own, Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot in the line of duty near the Farragut Square Metro Station Wednesday. Spc. Beckstrom was pronounced dead at MedStar Washington Hospital on Nov. 27, by wounds incurred during the shooting.
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Every single Canadian should be wearing a poppy at this time of year. And they should do it proudly.
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Walking to work, I witnessed World Central Kitchen feeding federal workers in front of the Department of Transportation. Absurd it’s come to this when our government should be OPEN. Pay everyone for their hard work. Feed everyone. Open the government. Country over party.
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Never Forget
The Beirut barracks bombings occurred on Oct. 23, 1983. The attack killed 220 Marines, 18 Navy Sailors , & 3 Army Soldiers. When you get a moment today, say a prayer for our fallen brothers.
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87 year old legend passes... RIP Hero... October 14, 2024: Jorge Otero-Barreto would earn 38 commendations, including three Silver Stars, five Purple Hearts, five Bronze Stars, five Air Medals and four Army Commendation Medals. Jorge Otero-Barreto went on over 200 combat missions
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I, Raymond Raliford Mays, was born in Okeechobee, Florida, in 1950, a small-town kid with a quiet spirit and a steady hand. I was drafted into the Army, and like so many others, I stood up when called. They trained me as an Armor Crewman, handed me a steel beast and told me to be
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These brave men would be shocked at what America has become! 🙏🙏
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Happy heavenly birthday to the one and only Patsy Cline. Mom always said that she and Patsy each made the other better. You can’t really ask for a better definition of a friend than that—someone who makes you better. Patsy’s mentorship and friendship helped shape Mom and her
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Remembering the brilliant Ken Dryden. From Yvan Cournoyer, Steve Shutt, and Serge Savard.
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"Put some Downey in there" Waking up to hear we have lost another cast mate teammate, Jim Ahern played by Steven Mindillo. He passed away this week at the age of 84. RIP pal
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Never Forget
Terri Norris, the mother of Pfc. Cody Norris, KIA in Afghanistan, kneels beside his coffin at Ellington Field after his body was returned for burial. Please don’t ever forget his sacrifice and always honor it.
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In honor of our fallen brothers and sisters from 26 August, 2021. Navy Hospital Corpsman Max Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio. USMC LCpl Kareem Nikoui, 22, of Norco, California. USMC LCpl David Lee Espinoza, 20, of Laredo, Texas. USMC LCpl Rylee McCollum, 20, of
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Four years ago, thirteen American service members gave their lives during the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. We owe it to them and every warrior who wears the uniform to ensure that something like this never happens again.
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I recently started spending time in local cemeteries visiting the graves of veterans and I came across this unassuming headstone of a Marine that, judging by the date and the unit, I assumed he was killed in action on Okinawa. When I got home and did a quick search I found that
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I wasn’t even alive in 1985 and this video made me cry 😭 Was it really this great?
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Godspeed
We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran. Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. https://t.co/AjT8qmxsZI
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#PurpleHeartDay Today we honor all Purple Heart recipients and the profound sacrifice this award represents. In our Iraq & Afghanistan galleries, we proudly display uniforms of Marines posthumously awarded the Medal. Sgt Nicholas Nolte Cpl Jennifer Parcell LCpl Alec Terwiske
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