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Donnie entered active military service in the Army National Guard on July 9, 1956, in Hutchinson, and served his country during peace time.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
In Northern Virginia, home to tens of thousands of workers on the federal payroll and military service members, the typical town-hall meeting in the town of Leesburg attracts a few dozen people.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
The victims included one U.S. military service member and three defense contractors, according to federal officials.
—Matt Seyler, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Born on the Isle of Wight on Sept. 25, 1932, Murphy completed military service at RAF Northwood before pursuing acting and becoming a member of Joan Littlewood’s legendary Theatre Workshop.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
In Northern Virginia, home to tens of thousands of workers on the federal payroll and military service members, the typical town-hall meeting in the town of Leesburg attracts a few dozen people.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
The victims included one U.S. military service member and three defense contractors, according to federal officials.
—Matt Seyler, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025
Born on the Isle of Wight on Sept. 25, 1932, Murphy completed military service at RAF Northwood before pursuing acting and becoming a member of Joan Littlewood’s legendary Theatre Workshop.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Military service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military%20service. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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