Tag: Vietnam War
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Edward Greer, a retired Army major general and one of the first Black generals in U.S. history, has passed away at the age of 100. His legacy in both military service and the El Paso community continues to…
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Compton renames post office to honor Pfc. James Anderson Jr., the first Black Marine Medal of Honor recipient who saved fellow soldiers in Vietnam with his heroic sacrifice.
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