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Mike Barbour
Mike Barbour is a Service Officer, American Legion Post 43, and regular contributor to PN. Also contact him at mbarbour@wowway.com.
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Veterans in Touch – The bowling ball
Mike Barbour
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Sunday, August 18, 2019
In my garden, in a place of honor, sits a black bowling ball. It is not shiny like the ones in the bowling alleys...
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Veterans in Touch – KNOW YOUR VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
Mike Barbour
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Monday, July 8, 2019
The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for Veterans of any nation in the world, with roots that can be traced...
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Army Birthday and Flag Day share same date, June 14
Mike Barbour
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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Update, June 13, 2021 / On June 14, 2021, the U.S. Army marks its 246th year. The Congress of the United States established the First...
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Veterans in Touch – My Memorial Day Memories
Mike Barbour
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Memorial Day is a tough day for me. It’s not about the parades, the barbeques and fireworks. To me, Memorial Day is about remembering...
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Veterans in Touch – MIKEY’S MUSINGS
Mike Barbour
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Monday, April 8, 2019
OMG, it’s April already! It seems as I get older the time goes faster. Many of our friends and fellow Veterans are suffering from...
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Veterans in Touch – THE PRICE OF A HAT
Mike Barbour
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
There is a very old children’s book called “Caps for Sale.” It is a folk tale about a peddler who travels the countryside with...
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Veterans in Touch – Heroes and Friends
Mike Barbour
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Monday, February 11, 2019
The song about heroes and friends was sung by Randy Travis. Here are a few lines from that song. It has made me reflect...
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Veterans in Touch – NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Mike Barbour
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Monday, January 21, 2019
As a Veteran, in 2019 there are several resolutions you should make. The first one is that you should sign up for VA Healthcare....
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Veterans in Touch – Thoughts for the holidays
Mike Barbour
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
During this holiday season I constantly think about my fellow soldiers with whom I served both stateside and in Vietnam. To be sure, we...
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Veterans in Touch – Veterans Day and Caregivers Month
Mike Barbour
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Friday, November 9, 2018
November 11 is Veterans Day. November also is National Caregivers Month. In my humble opinion, how can you talk about Veterans Day without thinking...
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