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Veterans Day began in Alabama 75 years ago

Author: John Vick From 1918 until 1947, the United States of America, like many of its Allies, celebrated Armistice Day. The holiday...

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Claude W. Pike, SC3C, U.S. Nav D-Day Veteran, WWII

Author: John Vick The author and the citizens of Covington County lost a dear friend with the passing of Claude Pike on October 31, 2022....

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William G. King, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, WW II

Author: JohnVick Lt. William G. King wearing the Commendation ribbon received from Admiral Nimitz. [Photo: Mrs. Helen King] Letter of...

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A Mother’s Day Surprise – Mallory G. “Gregg” Berry, Sergeant, U.S. Army, Vietnam

Author: John Vick Sgt. Gregg Berry [right] with fellow soldiers Flores [left] and Brown [center], outside their hooch in Vietnam. [Photo:...

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Charlie F. Walker, Sgt. U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division, Vietnam

Author: John Vick Charlie F. Walker, Sgt. U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran [Photo: John Vick] Charlie Walker remembered when the AK-47 round...

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Alan. M. Riley, QM1, U.S. Navy, WW II

Author: John Vick Ensign Alan M. Riley being congratulated by Capt. Austin Doyle, USS Hornet's commanding officer. [Photo: Peter Riley]...