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Police: WWII artillery device found in Va. harmless

Virginia State Police say a World War II artillery device found near New Market didn't have any explosives in it.

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W.Va. WWII vet gets awards for service

Tags: Frederick Mayer, World War II veteran

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Western Md. mayor apologizes for war remarks

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Family of WWII vet finally receives medals

Tags: Bedford, veteran,

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Va. WWII vet receives Bronze Star at age 88

An 88-year-old World War II veteran has received a Bronze Star, nearly 70 years after he earned it.

Tags: Gainesville, Bronze Star, Purple Heart

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Display shines light on Native American involvement in WWII

November is National Native American Heritage month and a local museum is shining light on an important group of Native Americans.

Tags: native american, navajo, National Marine Corps Museum

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Navy to hold wreath-laying to remember Midway

The Navy plans to hold a wreath-laying ceremony at its base in Norfolk to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

Tags: Battle of Midway,

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Prince William Forest Park's WWII history

All entry fees for national parks are waived. But many national parks offer visitors more than just the beauty of nature. They also offer a history lesson.

Tags: Prince William Forest Park, Jon Jarvis, National Park Service, spies, Great Depression

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