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Article Excerpt: "...A medically retired U.S. Navy corpsman’s service was honored at a Las Vegas dealership with a new car.
Freedom Alliance awarded Ruben Cervantez with a payment-free 2022 Volkswagen Atlas on Thursday. The gift marked the 60th new car that the veteran support organization has given combat-wounded veterans in partnership with U.S. Bank. ..."
Reference Source: www.reviewjournal.com
Article Excerpt: "...Johnny Fuselier, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, is seeking to have his First Amendment rights protected by a federal court.
A Mississippi Vietnam veteran filed a class-action lawsuit this week against the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport after officials threatened to evict him for defying the home’s ban on political slogans. ...The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) is an independent agency in the executive branch of the federal government, authorized and governed by title 24, United States Code, Chapter 10. The agency was created by Congressional legislation in 1991 by merging the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home (USSAH) in Washington, D.C., and the United States Naval Home in Gulfport.
The Gulfport facility prohibits the retired military veterans who live there from wearing clothing or displaying signs with “political slogans.” ... “I don’t understand why we can’t exercise the same rights that every other American can—especially in our own home,” Fuselier said. “We’ve repeatedly asked them to change this policy, but they refuse to do it.” ... @donaldjtrump
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Reference Source: magnoliatribune.com
Article Excerpt: "Harold Powell explained he is a Navy veteran. He says his service ended when he was struck by a drunk driver in 1991....Powell said it was another ordinary day of work when Timm walked up to him.
Prosecutors say Timm accused Powell of “stolen valor” — falsely claiming to have served in the military.
Footage shows Timm demanding Powell show military identification before ripping a patch off Powell’s wheelchair. ..."
Reference Source: www.kiro7.com
Article Excerpt: "...in real life, he was a hero who served his country during World War II. Before becoming an actor, Van Cleef was a U.S. Navy veteran, demonstrating the same determination and discipline that would later define his Hollywood career. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsbreak.com
Article Excerpt: "...Although he literally no longer has a stomach, Carlos Valerio remains as hungry as ever for competition.
Valerio, a retired 21-year Navy hospital corpsman and current civilian employee at U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, participated and medaled as a member of Team U.S. at the 2025 Invictus Games, held Feb. 8-16 in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.
Valerio was one of 50 active-duty military and veterans ..."
Reference Source: www.army.mil
Article Excerpt: "...Young sued CNN, alleging that a segment that aired on “The Lead with Jake Tapper” falsely accused him of exploiting Afghans by offering evacuations from Afghanistan on a “black market” following the disastrous 2021 withdrawal. Young argued he used his skills and connections to help corporations and charities to evacuate people. Notably, a court agreed that Young did nothing illegal. Young is seeking punitive damages. ...CNN allegedly did not turn over evidence that was unknown to both CNN and Young’s team until a Fox News Digital report uncovered it. ..."
Reference Source: thefederalist.com
Article Excerpt: "...A U.S. Navy veteran from Lauderdale County knows what it’s like to feel the shock of an atomic bomb.
“Like ants all over you. It felt like I was on fire,” Jimmy Wallace said..."
Part of his duty was to explore radioactive islands, just days after atomic blasts, as part of military nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands.
Reference Source: www.waff.com
Snippet of Article: "...Lorimer, 72, and a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired plumber, said he stopped at the station to get a cup of coffee and left the key in the ignition with the car running. He said he had his "clicker" in his hand and locked the doors, but didn't realize the driver side door did not lock with the engine running. ..."
Article Source: www.eastvalleytribune.comArticle Title: DAV condemns congressional proposal to cut disability benefits for 1.5 million veterans Article Excerpt: " Congressma...
