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Lucille Ball (1911-1989), US comedian and actress, holding eyeglasses and script, circa 1960. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images)

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How Lucille Ball exposed a WWII Japanese spy plot with her dental fillings How Lucille Ball exposed a WWII Japanese spy plot with her dental fillings

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: General views of the 'Dune: Part Two' skyscraper billboard campaign at Hollywood & Highland on February 27, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

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WWII Veteran Frank Herbert broke new ground in science fiction with the ‘Dune’ books WWII Veteran Frank Herbert broke new ground in science fiction with the ‘Dune’ books

The last US Olympian to win gold in pistol was a Marine

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The last US Olympian to win gold in pistol was a Marine The last US Olympian to win gold in pistol was a Marine

By Miguel Ortiz

Black trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg passes away at 96

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Black trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg passes away at 96 Black trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg passes away at 96

By Miguel Ortiz

Wally Amos and a bag of cookies

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Wally Amos, USAF veteran and founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88 Wally Amos, USAF veteran and founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 22: A general view of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 22, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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12 soldiers in the 2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics with Team USA 12 soldiers in the 2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics with Team USA

By Miguel Ortiz

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MoH Monday: Sgt. Clinton LaVor Romesha MoH Monday: Sgt. Clinton LaVor Romesha

By Jessica Evans

(Original Caption) 9/1972: Close-up of actor/comedian Bob Newhart in his office at home.

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Bob Newhart, comedy legend and US Army veteran passes at 94 Bob Newhart, comedy legend and US Army veteran passes at 94

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8 life lessons from ‘Forrest Gump’ legend Lieutenant Dan 8 life lessons from ‘Forrest Gump’ legend Lieutenant Dan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Dr. Ruth Westheimer attends Annual Charity Day Hosted By Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC and GFI - BGC Office – Inside on September 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald)

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, acclaimed sex therapist and Israeli Defense Force sniper, dies at 96 Dr. Ruth Westheimer, acclaimed sex therapist and Israeli Defense Force sniper, dies at 96

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the "Spaceballs" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 21, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)

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WWII vet and Hollywood icon Mel Brooks celebrates the big 9-8 WWII vet and Hollywood icon Mel Brooks celebrates the big 9-8

Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

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Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

By Miguel Ortiz

silhouettes of two marines watching helicopter

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The Marine Corps connection to Stetson Hats, a mainstay of American West culture The Marine Corps connection to Stetson Hats, a mainstay of American West culture

ST PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 14: Actor Bill Cobbs attends the Sunscreen Film Festival Opening Night at Baywalk Muvico on April 14, 2010 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Tim Boyles/Getty Images)

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Before Bill Cobbs was a successful actor, he served in the Air Force Before Bill Cobbs was a successful actor, he served in the Air Force

Wizard of Oz lobby card

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‘The Wizard of Oz’ and its military and veteran connections ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and its military and veteran connections

prisoners of war during Desert Storm

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7 POWs who were total badasses after being taken captive 7 POWs who were total badasses after being taken captive

(Original Caption) New York Giant's centerfielder Willie Mays waves to the crowd form the dugout after he arrived for Spring training at Phoenix, as shown here. Willie flew from his Army camp in Virginia, released after serving almost two years in the Army.

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Before Willie Mays was a World Series champion, he served in the Army Before Willie Mays was a World Series champion, he served in the Army

(Original Caption) April 25, 1976-Los Angeles, California: On a dead run from centerfield, Chicago Cubs Rick Monday reaches to rescue an American flag as two men attempt to set the flag on fire during 4th inning play in Dodgers Stadium. First reports said the men, a father and son, were protesting treatment of American Indians. The flag was wet with lighter fluid but the men were unable to light their matches.

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That time a baseball player saved Old Glory from the torch That time a baseball player saved Old Glory from the torch

By Blake Stilwell

7 greatest animal war heroes of all time

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7 greatest animal war heroes of all time 7 greatest animal war heroes of all time

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

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USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

By Kathryn Butler