November 13, 2020
Capt. Bill Vosbeck, U.S. Marines: “I joined the Marine Corps during World War II since I knew the Marines were being so successful overseas at that time. I remained in the reserves when the war ended and when the Korean War came along, I had to report to duty immediately. When my time in the service ended, my wife Betty and I decided to make Alexandria our home and I started my architectural firm. I am thankful to the Marine Corps for what they did for me throughout my career. Two of my cousins, who were brothers, were killed during World War II during their service in the Army Air Corps. I was fortunate to be at the right place at the right time.”
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A Salute to Veterans in Alexandria
For more than 100 years, America has been honoring its veterans on November 11, marking the date in 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect as the sound of artillery went silent along the Western Front in France.
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