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Ceremony set to honor Elton native killed in Vietnam War
Final preparations are underway for next Saturday’s event to honor an Elton native killed in the infamous Battle ... Read more
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‘The Brutality of War’: Written over a decade ago, Gene Dark’s memoir about his time in Vietnam is still a compelling read
Gene Dark of Lake Charles doesn’t talk much about his year serving in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine. ... Read more
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Honoring those who sacrificed
LaGrange High alumni, Junior ROTC pay tribute to veterans LaGrange High School class of 1961 alumni, current school ... Read more
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Offering a helping hand to area veterans
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a lunch and learn on Wednesday at the American Legion Post ... Read more
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Proper burial for LC native is today
Ceremony for former POW open to public at Highland Cemetery Edward Milton Jones Died during Korean War Special ... Read more
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A welcome home 50 years in the making
Vietnam veterans honored during Fort Polk ceremony STORY, PHOTOS BY GINGER BROOMES NEWS@AMERICANPRESS.COM FORT POLK — The enormous ... Read more
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Final resting place
Governor calls state’s responsibility to maintain cemetery ‘sacred obligation’ <div class="Content"><p class="indent">The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs broke ... Read more
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‘Ultimate sacrifice’ honored
Event recognizes service of those who were lost An afternoon of remembrance marked Saturday’s POW/MIA plaque dedication ceremony ... Read more
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Fournet deserving of ‘highest tribute’
Lawmakers seek to name VA clinic after local Medal of Honor winner Three Louisiana Congressmen announced Monday they ... Read more
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Fournet deserving of ‘highest tribute’
Lawmakers seek to name VA clinic after local Medal of Honor winner Three Louisiana Congressmen announced Monday they ... Read more