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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2011
Posted on Dec 07, 2011.
December 7th, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the surprise attack on the United State’s naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Attacked by 353 Japanese fighter planes, this air force ambush resulted in over 2,400 Americans deaths and a further 1,200 injuries. The unexpected attack resulted in an immediate declaration [...]
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Honoring a WWII Vet Who Remains Dedicated to Success
Posted on Nov 12, 2011.
On this Veterans Day (11/11/11), VeteransBenefitsGIBill would like to proudly salute the hardest working Veteran that any member of our staff has ever met. Mr. John Vrba attended the United States Naval Academy from 1936-1938 and then served in the Navy from 1942-1946. John was a member of Bull Halsey’s communications staff and is shown here holding [...]
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Veterans Unemployment Rates – Shocking Statistics
Posted on Jul 19, 2011.
When you think of the brave men and women who valiantly serve our country, it is hard to imagine anything but a joyous, prosperous return for them.
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Reservists Say Army Mistreated Them
Posted on Jul 14, 2011.
Stripes.com recently reported on USA Today article that stated that “nearly 200 reservists in Iraq have signed a complaint accusing the Army of mistreatment and discrimination during the months they were preparing for war.”
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Former First Lady Betty Ford Passes Away
Posted on Jul 12, 2011.
According to a CNN.com article, former first lady and co-founder of an eponymous addiction center in California, Betty Ford, died Friday at the Eisenhower Medical Center at the age of 93.