WWII Veteran recalls working with former POWs; Navy Veteran breaks records at Paralympics

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[VIDEO] World War II Veteran recalls Iwo Jima, the Medal of Honor and working with former prisoners of war

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This week we honor Army Veteran Alvie L. Brewer

Alvie L. Brewer served in the Army for 24 years on active duty and one year in the Reserve. During his military career he would see combat action across three wars: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

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