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John A. Morrison, Sergeant, U.S. Army, Korean War From Korea to the White House Motor Pool – Part 1

John Morrison is a blind, 92-year-old Korean War veteran. He still remembers the cold desolation of the Korean battlefield. He has more pleasant memories of ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, June 23, 2023 1:00 pm

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Edward Eugene “Jack” McGowin, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam War

Jack McGowin wasn’t even supposed to be on the Huey helicopter when it went down from enemy fire. He had to fight the life-threatening injuries ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, June 16, 2023 1:00 pm

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Big Rodgers’ Socks The Story of Pfc. Thomas Lloyd Rodgers, U.S. Army, WW II, KIADistinguished Service Cross [Posthumous]

Author’s note: 79 years ago this week, more than 150,000 Allied soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, in the largest amphibious invasion in ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, June 9, 2023 1:00 pm

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Stewart M. Baker, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Korean War

When 2nd Lt. Stewart M. Baker, Jr. was killed in Korea on September 19, 1950, his home of record was Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama. His ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, June 2, 2023 1:00 pm

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Gerald Walker, Chief Master Sergeant, U. S. Air Force, Vietnam War

Gerald Walker was attached to the U. S. Air Force’s “Ranch Hands,” the 12th Special Operations Squadron, also known as the “defoliators.” They flew C-123s on ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, May 5, 2023 1:00 pm

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Abner Gillis Jones, Sergeant, U.S. Army, Korean War The Accidental Cook

Some historians have referred to the Korean war as “the forgotten war.” Don’t tell that to 93- year-old Gillis Jones. He still remembers his time ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, April 28, 2023 1:00 pm

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Herbert Carlisle, Captain, U.S. Army, Korean War Part 2

From Herb Carlisle’s Korea diary, “Our new location was below a small hill and on the other side was a small clump of trees where ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, April 14, 2023 2:00 pm

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Herbert Carlisle, Captain, U.S. Army, Korean War Part 1

Quoting from Herb Carlisle’s Korea diary, “Friday, October 26, 1951: It was very cold today, even though the sun was shining. Just before lunch, there ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, April 7, 2023 2:00 pm

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David L. Morrow, CWO5, Alabama Army National Guard

Author’s note: Captain Buck Carlton, U.S. Navy, Part 2 will continue at a later date. David Morrow has served his country for 38 years. Included ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, March 24, 2023 1:00 pm

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Raymond M. “Buck” Carlton Jr., Captain, U.S. Navy, Helicopter pilot, Vietnam War – Part 1

According to Buck Carlton, there is no way he and his younger brother, Bob, could not have become involved in aviation. Buck recalled, “When we ... Read more

by John Vick, Friday, March 17, 2023 1:30 pm

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