American Veterans Center
The mission of the American Veterans Center is to guard the legacies and honor the sacrifices of all American veterans. Through oral history preservation, educational programs and civic events, we pass their stories on to the next generation so that they are never forgotten.
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This week's video features a Marine Raider legend. Frank Wright joined the Marines at age 16 and would go on to see some of the most brutal fighting of the Pacific War. Watch his story here ==> https://youtu.be/buU1LBcf_xU
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Hear Frank's incredible story here ==> https://youtu.be/tp1gyBSc6Fo
We are deeply saddened by the passing of WWII veteran Frank Cohn on July 4.
Born in Breslau, Germany, in 1925, Frank witnessed the rise of Nazi persecution firsthand. In 1938, his Jewish family escaped Germany and found refuge in the United States.
Just five years later, after turning 18, Frank was drafted into the U.S. Army. He returned to Europe in the uniform of the country that had given his family a new beginning. Serving with the 87th Infantry Division and later the elite T-Force intelligence unit, he used his German language skills to help the Allied advance into Germany.
Frank’s extraordinary life is a testament to courage, resilience, and gratitude. We are honored to have preserved his story so future generations can learn from his remarkable journey.
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This week's video features Medal of Honor Recipient James Taylor recounting his heroic actions to save his men under enemy fire ==> https://youtu.be/TeqH4GpWCSU
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ICYMI Check out this week's video featuring Esteban Valenzuela, a Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War who experienced up close combat during the Tet Offensive.
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This week's video features Marine Corporal Esteban Valenzuela who experienced brutal up-close combat during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam ==> https://youtu.be/erT2lzWpV2s
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ICYMI Check out this week's AVC video featuring a Marine who survived one of the most brutal battles of the Korean War.
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This week's video features Rudy Meekins, a Marine who was wounded 4x during the epic battle of Chosin Reservoir ==> https://youtu.be/IWvVp2WfReE
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The bloodiest battle of the Pacific War came to an end on this day in 1945.
After 82 days of fierce fighting, the Battle of Okinawa concluded, leaving more than 12,000 Americans dead and tens of thousands wounded. The battle also claimed the lives of over 100,000 Japanese soldiers and countless Okinawan civilians.
Sometimes referred to as the “Typhoon of Steel,” Okinawa was one of the most devastating battles of World War II and a turning point in the final months of the war.
Today, we remember those who fought, those who sacrificed, and those whose lives were forever changed by the battle.
To hear a first hand account, watch Kenneth Well’s interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r5GI...
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LIVE NOW: An AVC exclusive interview with former Navy SEAL and famed internet personality John Allen, better known to millions worldwide as MrBallen
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Watch tomorrow for the release of part one of a special two-part interview with famed internet personality and former Navy SEAL John Allen, known to millions as MrBallen, as he deep dives into his service and combat in Afghanistan.
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