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Vietnam Veterans’ Patriotism: Still Proud to Serve Their Country
June 28, 2021
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Although many have forgotten the reason, these two Vietnam veterans are still proud to have served in the Vietnam War to fight for their country. They spoke out in an effort to restore the true history of the Vietnam War and recall the past. The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 850, hosted its annual…
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Female Vet Helps Former Service Members Through Writing Workshop
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