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Marines on The Reaper foothills (photos by Jennifer Johnson)

Marines on The Reaper foothills (photos by Jennifer Johnson)

Making a Marine: From top story to top of The Reaper

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The Examiner’s Jennifer Johnson was granted a first-hand look at the making of a Marine when she attended the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Educator Workshop in San Diego, California.

Robert Alverson Jr., 21, of  Vidor, died Oct. 2, 1970

Robert Alverson Jr., 21, of Vidor, died Oct. 2, 1970

Fallen soldiers found, honored on 'Wall of Faces'

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After more than two decades of searching for a commemorative photo of each American soldier who died in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) announced in August the location o

Vietnam veteran statues.

Vietnam veteran statues.

'Thank a Vietnam veteran'

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“Join the nation – thank a Vietnam veteran:” It’s the mantra for the March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day celebrations taking place nationwide, as well as for the celebration being held in Beaumont.

SETX stand down to be held Feb. 4 , image courtesy of Red Cross

SETX stand down to be held Feb. 4 , image courtesy of Red Cross

2022 SETX Stand Down to be held Feb. 4

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The Southeast Texas Stand Down for Homeless Veterans will be held in Port Arthur on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.