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May 26, 2023 · After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1966, Kenny Moore served three tours in Vietnam with the Marine Corps, earning two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star...
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- The Vietnam Experience
Read the stories of some American soldiers who spent the terrible winter of 1944-1945 on the front lines in Europe. Browse the faces of some who were at the Bulge. The following texts include ...
Inspiring Stories of Warrior Success. At first, many warriors are hesitant to share their stories. But, when they see that others can relate to their struggles—and find hope in their successes—it often becomes their mission to motivate fellow warriors. They gave their all on the battlefield, and their giving spirit still thrives today.
Nov 9, 2022 · View in National Archives Catalog. WASHINGTON, November 9, 2022 — As the U.S. marks Veterans Day on November 11, the National Archives is sharing 11 of the most-read stories from National Archives News related to military service. The National Archives and Records Administration is the primary custodian of U.S. military records.
Laurie Druyor. Vietnam. USS Sanctuary. 5:58. One night, while Laurie was eating dinner, the USS Sanctuary got a call about a plane crash. She vividly remembers the patients coming aboard, and the aftermath of this incident, including one boy who was MIA. As difficult as this experience was, it was nothing compared to the Tet Offensive.
Short Stories About War. These war short stories that take place during or after a war, or have characters that have been greatly affected by war. Some might simply offer commentary on war. One of the classic collections set during wartime is The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. For a futuristic take on war, try the anthology Space Soldiers.
Fought in nearly every corner of the globe, World War II was a global cataclysm. The following curated Veterans History Project presentations shed light on related topics, notable battles and campaigns, and groups of veterans who served during World War II, from Pearl Harbor to the last gasps of the war in 1945.
