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  2. Social history of soldiers and veterans in the United States

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    The social history of soldiers and veterans in United States history covers the role of Army soldiers and veterans in the United States from colonial foundations to the present, with emphasis on the social, cultural, economic and political roles apart from strictly military functions. It also covers the militia and the National Guard.

  3. List of presidents of the United States by military service

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    The 48-year tenure of veteran presidents after World War II was a result of that conflict's "pervasive effect […] on American society." [2] In the late 1970s and 1980s, almost 60 percent of the United States Congress had served in World War II or the Korean War, and it was expected that a Vietnam veteran would eventually accede to the presidency.

  4. List of centenarians (military commanders and soldiers)

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    American general and Chief of Staff of the United States Army [69] Mad Mike Hoare: 1919–2020: 100: Irish soldier and mercenary [70] James D. Hughes: 1922–2024: 101: American Air Force general [71] Frederick Augustus Irving: 1894–1995: 101: American Army general and West Point Military Academy Superintendent [72] Albin F. Irzyk: 1917 ...

  5. List of Delta Force members - Wikipedia

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    Veteran of Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia in October 1993. Mark J. O'Neil: Retired Major General. Former Commander of Delta Force from 2009 to 2011. Served multiple tours of duty with 1st SFOD-D including Troop and Squadron Commander. Thomas Payne: A Sergeant Major in Delta Force. When he was a Sergeant First Class, he was involved in a hostage ...

  6. Prominent members of the US Army National Guard - Wikipedia

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    Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Army National Guard helicopter pilot, lost her legs in the Iraq War and was later elected to the U.S. Congress. Scott Brown [81] Tammy Duckworth [82] Tulsi Gabbard [83] Leigh Ann Hester [84] John Napier [85] Jill Stevens [86] Tim Kennedy (fighter) Alexandra Curtis; Max Rose; Mark T. Esper [87]

  7. Celebrity veterans: Famous faces who've served the military - AOL

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    Throughout history, many famous faces have served in the U.S. armed services. From actors to rock stars to country crooners, there are dozens of celebrity veterans who proudly served our country.

  8. Last surviving United States war veterans - Wikipedia

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    Albert Henry Woolson (1850–1956) – Union Army. Last verified Union veteran. [42] James Albert Hard (1843–1953) – Union Army. Last combat veteran. Served at First Bull Run, Antietam, and Chancellorsville. [43] Pleasant Riggs Crump (1847–1951) – Confederate Army. Last verified Confederate veteran. See Last surviving Confederate veterans.

  9. List of Medal of Honor recipients - Wikipedia

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    United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009 "Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for the American Civil War (M–Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009 "Medal of Honor recipients".