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Famous Veterans Birthday: M*A*S*H’s Mike Farrell

M*A*S*H brought us many laughs from some great actors… several who served in the armed forces in real life including Mike Farrell who played B.J. Hunnicutt and also celebrates his 80th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Mike. Thanks for the laughs… and especially thank you for serving in the U.S. Marine Corps – another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com #famousveterans… Read more

Famous Veterans Birthday: M*A*S*H’s Mike Farrell

M*A*S*H brought us many laughs from some great actors… several who served in the armed forces in real life including Mike Farrell who played B.J. Hunnicutt and also celebrates his 80th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Mike. Thanks for the laughs… and especially thank you for serving in the U.S. Marine Corps – another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com #famousveterans… Read more

Famous Veterans Birthday: M*A*S*H’s Mike Farrell

M*A*S*H brought us many laughs from some great actors… several who served in the armed forces in real life including Mike Farrell who played B.J. Hunnicutt and also celebrates his 80th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Mike. Thanks for the laughs… and especially thank you for serving in the U.S. Marine Corps – another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com #famousveterans… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Famous Army Veterans / Famous Veterans / Famous World War II Veterans

Remembering Chief David Bald Eagle – WWII 82nd Airborne Veteran – An Extraordinary Life

David Bald Eagle’s life’s story reads like a chapter from the real-life version of the most interesting man in the world! From his role in the Oscar-winning movie Dances with Wolves to dancing with the legendary Marilyn Monroe; from playing semi-professional baseball in Minnesota to being a professional rodeo rider, Bald Eagle lived a life that would be extraordinary by… Read more
Garry Marshall

Announcements and Updates / Famous Army Veterans / Famous Veterans

Remembering Garry Marshall – Entertainer and Korean War Veteran (Army)

Garry Marshall is well-known as a director, producer, writer and credited/uncredited actor, but did you know he also proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War?  Garry Marshall is another in a long list of Famous Veterans who are unique in the fact that they all wore a military uniform at one time or another in their… Read more
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Announcements and Updates / Famous NFL Veterans / Famous Veterans

Vietnam Veteran, Super Bowl Champion Rocky Bleier visits VA

Former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Rocky Bleier gave an inspirational talk at VA Central Office on February 16 on how he overcame Vietnam War injuries to have a successful career in the NFL. Bleier came to VA at the request of Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald to discuss the work he does now with Veterans. In under 5 minutes Rocky… Read more

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The Passing of an American Hero: Mourning the Loss of Yankee Great Yogi Berra

  It is with a profound sense of loss and heartfelt sorrow that the Board of Directors of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center (YBMLC) shares the news that Yogi Berra has passed away at the age of 90 due to natural causes. Yogi conducted his life with unwavering integrity, humility and a contagious good humor that elevated him… Read more