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  • Collage of military-related images including soldiers in uniform, a military helicopter, a warship, and a flag.

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  • Collage of vintage and modern military photos, featuring U.S. Army generals, soldiers, and military ceremonies.

    Signature Collection: John W. Vessey, Jr.

    The Vessey collection covers the general's prestigious 46-year military career (1939-1985), spanning WWII through the 1980s Cold War, when he served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to President Ronald Reagan.

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  • Group of soldiers in military uniform sitting on a rooftop at night, with blurred city lights in the background, surrounded by water bottles and supplies.

    Post-9/11 Project: Share Your Story

    Consider submitting your GWOT Veteran or 9/11 story to our Share Your Story collection. You can also submit hard copies to the museum by postal mail or as attachments to an email to us at connect@mnmilitarymuseum.org.

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