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Vet gets overdue honor - from the Spokesman-Review
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MortgageLoan.com is a
comprehensive consumer guide on housing and mortgages for veterans and
active military. It offers a guide to help veterans and active military to
understand the benefits of, types of, and eligibility requirements for VA
Loans. (Thank you Mike Gray for suggesting this link) |
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As a way to say Thank you for those American
servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice, Kaziah
will paint, for the immediate family, an original oil on canvas portrait
(free of charge*) of your fallen loved one. In this small way she can say
thank you for giving your all in the cause of freedom. |
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Wonderful aerial photographs of the blue angels in action. |
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The
mother of Normandy. The story of Madame Simone Renaud, whose
devotion to a generation of heroes transcended all boundaries. |
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The National
Museum of Patriotism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
promoting the history of patriotism. The Museum is a research center for
exploring the development of patriotism through educational displays and
exhibits. |
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Since World War II, the USO has been a steadfast supporter of
military personnel around the world. While times have changed ,the USO
mission has remained the same: to boost the morale of service members and
serve as the link between them and the American people. Today the USO
delivers its programs and services to 1.4 million active duty service
members and 1.2 million National Guard and Reserves as well as their
families at more than 120 centers located worldwide.
Services include information referral services, Internet and e-mail access,
housing and emergency assistance and support groups, to name a few. |
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AAA Fuel Cost Calculator. Calculate the
estimated fuel cost of your next road trip at fuelcostcalculator.com. |
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For the almost four million people who visit
annually, Arlington National
Cemetery represents many different things. For some, it is a chance
to walk among headstones that chronicle American history; for many, it is an
opportunity to remember and honor the nations's war heroes; and for others,
it is a place to say at last farewell during funeral services for a family
member or friend. Visit our website to learn more. |
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Marie Kingsbury LaFlower provided this link. It is an excerpt
from Joe Hagen's book
“Memories of World War II”. It is a very interesting account of the
events surrounding the kamikaze attack on LST 534 in Okinawa. |
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American
Legion Post 119 (Mississippi Gulf Post). Contains abundant links to
veteran information for all branches of service. It is also a great resource
for teachers, students, and parents; it has links to copies of the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States as
well as links to weather, astromony, and severe weather alerts by states.
You will find much more on this website, it is very well done and easy to
navigate. Marie Kingsbury LaFlower provided this link. |
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A very interesting Navy website which gives information about
the LST.
Ted Alevizos provided this link. |
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D-Day Museum in
New Orleans. Marie Kingsbury LaFlower reports that you can even
order a memorial brick online through this website. She did that for her
father, Lyle Kingsbury. |
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Amphibious Operations
Series in the South Pacific in World War II A wonderful book series
by William L. McGee. |
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Link to the History Channel and step into the past. |
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The official website of The USS LST Ship Memorial. This
website is dedicated to all LST's and those who sailed them. |
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The U.S. LST Association
website. |
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The official U.S. Navy
website. |
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News about eligibility for the Combat Action Ribbon. |
