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Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: Vietnam Veteran Finally Gets Recognized With Medal of Honor With less than 70 living Medal of Honor Recipients, news of a new one always brings great interest and pride in our military & veteran community. And to finally recognize Larry Taylor’s heroism from 55 years ago is especially meaningful for Vietnam Veterans like myself.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: The wife of the famous ‘kissing sailor’ is in the iconic 1945 photo – and it’s not the nurse You don't have to be a history buff to be familiar with Alfred Eisenstaedt's "Kissing Sailor" photo — though its actual title is "V-J Day in Times Square." It was taken hours before President Truma

Military & Veterans Life HeroVet: Rob Newson From the front lines to the White House, to the front office of the NBA, former Navy SEAL and anti-cancer advocate Rob Newson is an inspiration.

Military & Veterans Life VetFamily: Bo Derek There probably aren’t a lot of actresses who are also an honorary Green Beret. Bo Derek is one. The model known for risque roles in 80s films like “10” and “Tarzan, the Ape Man” came from a military family and has worked extensively with veterans over many years, garnering her a high honor from the VA.

Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: How to Recognize Veterans of the Past America’s greatest generation is leaving us. Just 1% of WWII vets are alive today. And one of them is former Army Sergeant Jack Bevan, who served with Patton’s Third Army that liberated the Nazi’s Mauthausen concentration camps.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Jack Bevan Shows Longevity as One of the Few WWII Veterans Alive World War II veteran Jack Bevan turned 100 years old in April. His advice for a long life? “Be positive. And drink good but not expensive whiskey. Not more than one a day,” he said this week.

Military & Veterans Life VetFamily: Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston, star of the new Netflix movie “Murder Mystery 2” with Adam Sandler, is a household name. While she may best be known for her decade-long acting on the hit show “Friends,” the Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG award winning actress also comes from a military family.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month. Veterans Advantages honors the many female veterans and service members in our community and celebrates the great strides made by women.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Black History Month - Part II To continue celebrating Black History Month, Veterans Advantage recognizes four black men who served and made outstanding achievements in their fields.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Black History Month Part I: 3 Women Touched by Military Service In honor of Black History Month, Veterans Advantage celebrates the contributions of Black women in our armed forces. Black women make up about a third of the female population in the military. Three particular women have paved the way for the success of Black women by achieving outstanding accomplishments in their field and making history in their positions.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: History of Veterans Day Private Harry Atwood, a bicycle messenger in the 341st Field Artillery Regiment’s headquarters company, was carrying battle orders on a dismal 11 November 1918 while his regiment’s guns were firing in support of the 28th Division. They were attacking German fortifications around the French city of Metz. At 1059 hours, all the regiment’s guns delivered a massive salvo of artillery rounds into the German entrenchments. It was the last time the battalion fired a shot in anger. One minute later there was complete silence.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: World Series Starts Tonight - And All Eyes are on a Marine Most major league baseball stars who served in the military are gone today - we all remember the likes of Ted Williams & Tom Seaver in the Marines, Ernie Banks and Willie Mays in the Army, and Yogi Berra and Bob Feller in the Navy. But at World Series game one tonight, you may be rooting for the manager of the Houston Astros, Marine Dusty Baker.

Military & Veterans Life TopVet: Dr. Phillip Shinnick A world record holder, Olympic athlete, and Air Force Captain, Dr. Phillip Shinnick has an extensive track record of achievements But at 79 years old, perhaps his most admirable accomplishment is his tenacity.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Only Navy Seabee to Get the Medal of Honor In their decades building, fighting and serving on every continent – even Antarctica – only one Navy Seabee has been bestowed with the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for valor in combat.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Gold Star Mother’s Day is a Focus on Women & the Military We hope you enjoy today’s feature article about the induction of retired Brigadier General Rebecca Halstead into the Women’s Hall of Fame. She is the first female graduate of West Point to become a general officer.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: National Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022 The National Women's Hall of Fame celebrated their 30th induction this past weekend by honoring nine amazing women, including those touched by military service.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Remembering Arnold Fisher, Korean War Veteran & Philanthropist: 1932-2022 Last week, we learned the sad news of the passing of a major force in the world of veterans support. Arnold Fisher, one of the key architects behind the legendary Fisher Houses that support military families world wide, passed away.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: How 9/11 Caused Queen Elizabeth to Break a 600-Year-Old Royal Tradition The terror attacks on September 11, 2001, shook the free world. Americans at home, abroad and our allies mourned the tragic loss of life that day.

Military & Veterans Life VetFamily: Travon Walker The NFL Draft’s number one pick Travon Walker is already succeeding in his debut season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, picking up his first sack in the Hall of Fame game earlier this month.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Medal of Honor Trends On October 17, 2005, near Samarra, Iraq, Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe’s Bradley Fighting Vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Cashe retrieved six Soldiers and an Iraqi interpreter from the burning vehicle, receiving burns on nearly 72% of his body. He died less than a month later. Recently, he was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic acts of valor - the first Black veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to earn the decoration.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Remembering our Korean War Veterans For decades, our military efforts in Korea 70 years ago were called the “forgotten war,” and many times mistakenly called “a conflict.” Well next week, July 27, is a time for all of us to remember the remarkable sacrifice our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines put forth during the Korean War.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: President Honors Four Vietnam Veterans With the Medal of Honor I was overjoyed to see four fellow Vietnam War Veterans who served in the U.S. Army receive the Medal of Honor last week. Long overdue recognition.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Independence Day Weekend The 4th of July weekend is a time to stop, refresh and reflect on the freedoms our nation enjoys. It is also a time to recognize the service and sacrifice of our military members who have preserved our freedoms for over 240 years.

Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: Remember the U.S. Army Birthday Next Week We hope you enjoy today’s cover story on the history of Flag Day, which is next Tuesday, June 14. Similar to other nations that designate a day to celebrate their flag, ours in the United States reflects our unique history. And it’s an exciting one!

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