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National Museum of the United States Army commemorates D-Day’s 80th anniversary
The National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and The Army Historical Foundation will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with special exhibits, activities, and events.
Military Appreciation Month Profile: Navy man Darius Radzius striving for greatness
Darius Radzius joined the Navy with plans to stay for four years before focusing on his civilian career. He later realized how much he enjoys serving his country and still serves in the Reserves today.
Aging veterans needing help have a Hero’s Bridge
Founded in the image of its Battle Buddy program, which pairs elderly veterans with a younger veteran or military family member for virtual in-home services, the Battle Buddy Call Center has served 400 veterans since it opened on June 1, 2023.
100 years after death, World War I soldier awarded Purple Heart
U.S. Army Sgt. Paul Maynard of Torrington was killed in action on the last day of World War I while serving in France. He posthumously received a Purple Heart 100 years after he made the ultimate sacrifice.
Sesame Street brings sunny days to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
The Department of Defense partnered with Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, to bring Sesame Street characters to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia to capture special moments with military families.
Army Pvt. Hinson, died as a POW in World War II, accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Army Private Cecil T. Hinson, 20, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for.
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