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Vietnam vets honored at Capitol ceremony

On April 3, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville recognized Travis Parker as April's 'Veteran of the Month' for his contributions to veterans' causes.
Travis Parker founded the 'Flags for Forgotten Soldiers' initiative, placing over 660 flags to honor veterans lost to suicide.
Nearly 100 people attended a ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial to mark National Vietnam Veterans' Day on April 3.
The ceremony included Gold Star Families laying a wreath in memory of loved ones.

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The Troy Messenger

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Sen. Tuberville honors Troy University alum Travis Parker - The Troy Messenger

On April 3, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville honored Troy University graduate Travis Parker as April’s “Veteran of the Month.” Parker is a resident of Enterprise and graduate of Troy University. After being drafted into the Army, Parker became a medic. After completing training at Fort Sam Houston, Parker was assigned to finish his tour at the former Fort Rucker, now Fort Novosel. There, Parker treated solders returning home from the Vietnam War. Pa…

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Nevada Appeal

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Local vets reflect on Vietnam War’s toll

Stay informed with NevadaAppeal.com, Carson City's trusted source for breaking news, politics, sports, and community updates.

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Williamson Herald

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Vietnam War Veterans Day held on 50-year anniversary of war’s end

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1140 President Rich Kresja began the Vietnam War Veterans Day celebration on March 29 by introducing Church of the Nazarene Pastor Ronnie Johnson, who provided a blessing for the group. He was followed by the…

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Southernminn.com

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Last Man Club honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day

The Viet Nam War Era Last Man Club of St. Peter came together on Saturday March 29 to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day in honor of seven St. Peter veterans and the 2.7 million American men and women who…

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Haverhill Gazette

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Vietnam veterans honored: Haverhill event remembers city's fallen

HAVERHILL — A ceremony that has been bashed by harsh weather for several years was instead greeted by a slight breeze and morning rays last week.

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The Chicago Crusader

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Rep. Davis, Ex-Gov. Quinn demand DOD restore

MILTON LEE OLIVE, III a Vietnam War hero Chicago’s teen war hero’s file Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-7th), former Gov. Pat Quinn, and Ed Johnson, a Vietnam veteran who served with U.S. Army Private First-Class Milton Lee Olive III, expressed outrage March 25 over the Department of Defense’s (DOD) decision to remove Olive’s military file […]

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