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5 | Proud and accomplished
98-year-old Laurel man Charlie Martin served in three wars
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8 Keeping History Alive
Vietnam veteran shares story of Christian man going to war
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Breaking Down Barriers Walden becomes first female to work full-time at London ’ s National Guard in 20 years of service
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History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day was originally set as a legal holiday to honor the end of WWI , which officially took place on Nov . 11 , 1918 .
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