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The following is a collection of historical and military stories written by Vincent Z. Whaley, staff writer for the Johnson City Press.
WORLD WAR II
Reverence for military mascot shows memories of WWII still live
Purple Heart eludes local war veteran
Wal-Mart stores help raise money for WWII memorial
Veteran of many World War II campaigns finally gets medals
Long wait for benefits may end for ex-soldier
Former POW to share his story
Veteran served as Lindbergh wingman
In the line of duty — Book helps give family closure in soldier's death
World War II veterans get diplomas
Former sailor recalls attack 59 years ago
'The Longest Day' — Memorial honors thousands killed on D-Day
Network makes Father's Day easier for war orphans

COLD WAR

Those who served during Cold War era recognized

KOREAN WAR
Korean War veterans reunite, reminisce

VIETNAM WAR

Zippo lost in Vietnam crash returned

OPERATION DESERT STORM

Memories from a war — Gulf War veterans recall hunger, weather, people, hazards
Syndrome still problem for Gulf veterans
Gulf veterans urged to join registry

ARMY BASIC TRAINING
Today's Army puts LDRSHIP into service
Serving country helps local man build college fund
Focus is on better educational benefits




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596th Signal Support Co., 97th Signal Battalion
47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
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