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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 04/07/2022 04:00 PM EDT
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04/07/2022 02:00 PM EDT
Marine Corps Veteran Marco Polo Smigliani received a Purple Heart for his service during the Vietnam War. He was a crew member of SS Columbia Eagle, the first American ship to be hijacked in 150 years. The post Dedicated and Driven: Marco Polo Smigliani appeared first on VAntage Point. 04/07/2022 11:30 AM EDT
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Marion Frederic Ramírez de Arellano, who was the first Hispanic naval officer to command a submarine. The post #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Marion Frederic Ramírez de Arellano appeared first on VAntage Point. 04/07/2022 10:00 AM EDT
K9 Ripp, a black labrador retriever, saves hours of man work when looking for a lost person or patient. He can rapidly find hidden drugs and his presence alone is a deterrent. The post White River Junction VA welcomes K9 Ripp to police team appeared first on VAntage Point. 04/07/2022 09:01 AM EDT
This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran George Wahlen who served received a Medal of Honor for his actions at Iwo Jima in World War II. The post America250: Navy Veteran George Wahlen appeared first on VAntage Point. 04/06/2022 04:00 PM EDT
While on deployment, Marino became confused, forgetful, angry, and depressed, and he struggled to perform his regular duties. “The depression took me to a very, very dark place, and I was quite ready to take my own life,” he said. The post Veterans share their stories on a VA podcast that emphasizes the importance of research appeared first on VAntage Point. |