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‘Little Warriors’ lend hand, heart to grieving military families
Dugas is the creator of God’s Little Warriors, under the banner of which she makes military bereavement gowns and cocoons for lost infants. […]
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Father surprises Army basic training graduate, R.K. Smith teacher as ceremony’s guest speaker
Kaelynn Smith was in the midst of her graduation from Army basic training when she heard a very familiar name announced as guest speaker. […]
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Parish family named most military family in America
Horace Champagne married Mary Catherine Ford in St. Charles Parish in 1923. Between 1923 and 1949 the couple went on to have 14 children, 12 of whom served their country as members of various branches of the United States armed services. […]
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Army vet turned entrepreneur focuses on helping community
Jack Keen, a retired U.S. Army Major, dedicated 24 years of his life to protecting his country. These days, he says, his time and devotion are poured into making his own community better. […]
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Soldier who dreamed of being in military passes away while in advanced training
“From the time he was a young boy, it may have been like 4th grade, but certainly by 5th grade, he absolutely knew he had a calling into the military,” Ashton Flair’s mother Tobi said this week. “He had such a deep and profound respect for our country and such a love and commitment to freedom and patriotism.” […]
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Combat vet of 3 wars retires
As a 1986 graduate of Hahnville High School, Cedric “Ceasar” Thomas knew he was enlisting in the U.S. Army, married his high school sweetheart and then served in tours of duty that took him to the Middle East. […]
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This ‘Belle’ is victorious
When Haley Taylor was named a Victory Belle at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, it was proof that dreams do come true. […]
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Des Allemands vet one of last survivors of D-Day invasion
But is denied Purple Heart despite injuries, bravery.
Lester Trauth Sr. spent his 19th birthday overseas in England, fighting to save the world. […]
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State House facing changes next term as well
With the 2019 election cycle approaching, special interests and party operatives that traditionally play in legislative contests are more confident than ever that bis changes are coming to the Louisiana Legislature. […]