Military/Veterans

By Tony A. Dunn

Published: 06 September 2021

The Cecil D.Buchanan Museum of Military History at American Legion Post 214,  3110 WadeHampton Blvd. Taylors, S.C.  Members arrange and update displays.  Left to right: Ken Hemm, Stuart McClure, Commander Bobby Davis, Museum Co-Director Peter  Butchart.

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By Tony A. Dunn

Published: 06 September 2021

Celebration of life services for Bobby Prater, Army Vietnam Veteran was held at American Legion Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Post 214, 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd. Taylors, S.C.

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By Eagle Forum

Published: 06 September 2021

September 1, 2021, the House Armed Services Committee began the mark up of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As you may recall, in July the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) voted to include women in the Military Selective Service via the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). If this bill is signed into law, women, like men, between the ages of 18-25 will be required by law to register for the draft.

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By Tony A. Dunn

Published: 05 August 2021

Charles "Charlie" Clifton finally received his long overdue Purple Heart. Captain Clifton earned the Purple Heart for his service wounds in Vietnam.

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By Tony A. Dunn

Published: 05 August 2021

ONE MORE SALUTE!!
Friends and family gather at Bobby Prater's house for a veteran's near end of life for what is known as "Veterans Last Patrol."

Friends and family gather at Bobby's house.

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By Tony A. Dunn

Published: 05 August 2021

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 523 President Pat Ramsey conducts a general meeting on 4 August at Greenville Shrine Club. All veterans are welcome to attend the VVA Chapter 523 meetings which take place every 1st Wednesday of each month at Greenville Shrine Club just off Rutherford Road.

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