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Jonica Hough, owner of Ultimateflags.com, was thrilled to get a package from the Marines who received her flags.
Flag company surprised with gift from Marines
Several months ago, UltimateFlags.com received a request from a Marine... more
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Sidney Walton tours the United States raising awareness of veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. His car was recently updates to reflect his new milestone. He is now 102 years old.
WWII Veteran on 50-State, 50-Governor No Regrets Tour Launches Campaign to Raise $ Millions for Frontline Nurses.
Sidney Walton, 102, Kicks Off Campaign in Downtown Miami... more
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Jack Sutherland still enjoys playing the guitar at the age of 94.
Veteran Sutherland was known for his sense of humor
WWII veteran Thomas “Jack” Sutherland was born on September 12, 1926... more
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Palm Beach Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base located in Palm Beach County, just west of West Palm Beach, Florida. During its operational use by the military, its major mission was air transport and as a training base. It was closed in 1962. During World War II, it was known as Morrison Army Airfield, taking its name from the civilian airport, Morrison Field, from which it originated.
WPB Morrison Field and the B-29 'Superfortress'
On June 15, 1944, 51 B-29 "Superfortress" bombers dropped their payloads ... more
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New well at Veterans' Park
A new well is going in at Veterans' Park. It was donated to the veterans by Frank DeCarlo and should be big enough to run water for all of the parks. more
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OKEECHOBEE - Family members of the late Cpl. Earl Hansel attend the ceremony honoring him for his service. Hansel served in both WWI and the Korean War. He was a POW and was killed in action.
Cpl. Earl Hansel's family attends memorial service
OKEECHOBEE - Family members of the late Cpl. Earl Hansel attend the ceremony honoring him for his service. Hansel served in both WWI and the Korean War. He was a POW and was killed in action. more
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OKEECHOBEE - Wade Hunt and his group of volunteers completed another ramp last weekend. The ramp was built for the veteran on May 29 at no charge to him whatsoever. Hunt said he appreciated the help of Adam Mowery Jr. and Andrew Mowery on this month's ramp. If you would like to get involved in this service to area veterans, call Hunt 863-634-8800.
Ramps for Veterans donates another ramp
Volunteers complete another ramp for a veteran more
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Veterans remembered at Ft Denaud Ceremony
One of the largest crowds in years attended the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Ft Denaud Cometary by the American Legion Post #130 on Monday, May 31. more
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Congressman Greg Steube
Stories sought for Veterans History Project
VENICE, FL – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is  encouraging local veterans to share their stories.  more
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LaBele Fire Department helped place flags.
Volunteers place flags on veterans' graves
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Audrey Hepburn more
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Volunteers place flags on veterans' graves
OKEECHOBEE- In the early morning hours on May 29, volunteers with the Okeechobee American Legion gathered to place flags on the graves of veterans in Evergreen Cemetery in Okeechobee. more
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Commander of the American Legion Bill Davis, plays Taps at the Ft. Denaud Cemetery.
LaBelle Celebrates Memorial Day
Monday, May 31st, Memorial Day, everyone is invited to the American Legion and VFW’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Felda Cemetery at 9 a.m., followed by the ceremony at the Ft Denaud … more
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Earl Hansel joined the Navy during WWII while he was still in high school.
Ceremony to be held in honor of Cpl. Earl Hansel
Decades after his death, Cpl. Earl Hansel was honored with a road named in his memory. more
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The Grey Team: Major James Hall, Cary Reichbach, Rep. Al Baldasaro (NH), Dr. Frank Marangos, and David Kirkland.
Local nonprofits joins forces to help veterans R.I.S.E.
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County is proud to announce its partnership with The Grey Team, a local nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to prevent PTSD-related veteran suicides. more
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American Legion has new Digital Sign
The American Legion would like to Thank Gerard R. Pawloski, a member of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) for the donation he made for the digital sign that now graces the American Legion at 699 … more
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Veteran William Bush (97) mows and weed wacks five yards every week.
Veteran Bush does not let anything slow him down
Veteran Bill Bush, who is 97 years old, was born in Pennsylvania and worked in a defense plant after he graduated. more
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After a fire destroyed their home, the Martinez Family is trying to get back on their feet.
Local veteran and family need help after a fire
A local veteran and her family are struggling to rebuild after a fire... more
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Pictured from left to right: Thomas Ayala State Commander, David Randant Chapter Commander, Fran Koebert Senior Commander, Charles Davis Junior Commander, Bill Alderman Adjutant, Bob Kirkwood Chaplin, Gene Woolwine Treasurer, Bob Schall Judge Advocate, David Johnson Historian, Ken McConnell Sergeant at Armsand John Brown Officer Of The Day.
DAV LaBelle elects new officers for the year
On Wednesday, April 14 the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #144 of LaBelle held their annual elections of officers at the Quart House. more
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Craig Montesi was drafted while still in tenth grade.
Veteran Montesi was a race car driver
Veteran Craig Montesi Sr. was born in Connecticut where his dad was in the restaurant business. more
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DAR presents quilt to veteran
At a recent joint meeting of the Okeechobee Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution... more
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