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🇺🇸 Drew Carey: Marine Veteran, Comedy Legend & Price Is Right Host | Happy 68th Birthday! #SemperFi

#SemperFi and Happy 68th Birthday to Drew Carey — beloved comedian, actor, television personality, and longtime host of The Price Is Right! 🇺🇸🎉 Most people know Drew Carey from: • The Drew Carey Show• Whose Line Is It Anyway?• Hosting The Price Is Right• His legendary stand-up comedy career But before becoming a household name in Hollywood, Drew proudly served… Read more

Famous Veterans Born on May 16 🇺🇸 Henry Fonda & Harry Carey Jr. | WWII Navy Veterans Remembered

Today we honor two legendary Famous Veterans born on May 16th — iconic actor Henry Fonda and beloved western film actor Harry Carey Jr. Both proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II before making their mark in Hollywood. 🇺🇸 Henry FondaBest known for classics like 12 Angry Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and On Golden Pond,… Read more
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Famous Veterans Born on May 13 | Harvey Keitel Turns 87 | Bea Arthur & Joe Louis 🇺🇸

Today we proudly honor several legendary Famous Veterans born on May 13th whose contributions to entertainment, sports and American history continue to inspire generations. 🇺🇸 🎬 Harvey Keitel (born May 13, 1939) turns 87 years young today. Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, Keitel proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He later built an extraordinary acting… Read more
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Denver Pyle: The Untold WWII Navy Story Behind Uncle Jesse Duke | Famous Veterans

Denver Pyle, best known as Uncle Jesse Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard, was born on this day (May 11th) in 1920 (d: 12/25/1997). But before becoming a beloved television icon, Pyle proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. During his military service, Denver Pyle was wounded in the Battle of Guadalcanal — one of the… Read more
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Victory in Europe (V-E) Day 2026: Honoring the Heroes Who Helped Win WWII in Europe 🇺🇸🕊️

On May 8, 2026, we honor Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) — the historic day in 1945 when Nazi Germany formally surrendered to Allied forces, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. V-E Day stands as a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and determination shown by the Greatest Generation, including millions of American service members who… Read more
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Victory in Europe (V-E) Day

Victory in Europe (V-E) Day Click here to see a full list of military holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and observances! Victory in Europe Day — known as V-E Day or VE Day — commemorates 8 May 1945, the date when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany and the end of… Read more
Victory in Europe Day 2026 Events

Victory in Europe (V-E) Day

Victory in Europe (V-E) Day Click here to see a full list of military holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and observances! Victory in Europe Day — known as V-E Day or VE Day — commemorates 8 May 1945, the date when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany and the end of… Read more