How “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden” Became a Marine Corps Theme Song in 1970

Written by Todd DePastino In 1970, the U.S. Marine Corps faced a daunting recruitment challenge. Amidst the Vietnam War and a nation in turmoil, with public opinion shifting and young men increasingly resistant to enlistment, the Marines needed a new strategy. Unlike the Army, Navy, and Air Force, which rebranded themselves to appeal to

Disabled Marine Veteran Recognized for Unwavering Support of Chicago’s Finest

Written by Matt Saintsing (published in July/August 2024 issue of DAV Magazine) All eyes were on Terry Hillard as he told a room packed with Chicago civil servants why he waited half a century to file his first Department of Veterans Affairs claim. The Marine Vietnam veteran and former Chicago police superintendent explained that

Veteran Stories from Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard at Grist House Brewing

Photos by Gary Yon Rarely do we post photos of our recent VBC storytelling events, but, then again, we don't usually have a photographer of Gary Yon's caliber taking them. Gary joined us once again at Grist House Brewing in Millville, PA, near Pittsburgh, for our annual VBC Burgers & Craft Beer event. Gary's

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