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West Point cadets share Veteran legacies through national cemetery internships

The National Cemetery Administration welcomed two cadets from the United States Military Academy at West Point, this summer who will assist cemetery directors in service and outreach programs that connect Veteran legacy in the cemeteries with the community.

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Veteran’s legacy: Vietnam Vet honors two soldiers who fell in Phu Loi Provence

Peter Brusyo Jr. left behind his story of service in Vietnam to honor two fellow soldiers killed in action. Read more about Army Sgt. Brusyo’s story, in his own words.

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This week we honor Army Veteran Amanda R. Fichera Kean.

Amada was a senior in high school in Swan, Ohio, when she decided to join the Army. She was only 17 when she joined and had to get her parent’s permission. She left for basic training the summer after she graduated in 1999.

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