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Former President George H.W. Bush in 2006 (© Rogelio Solis/AP)
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Famous veterans    

From navigation to combat to intelligence work, there are many areas of the military to serve in. Each year, we honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
 
To help commemorate the day, we’ve compiled a list of some well-known veterans, beginning with former President George H. W. Bush, who joined the U.S. Navy on June 12, 1942 - the day he turned 18. He served as a Naval aviator (see him in his uniform) and was later awarded numerous medals (which ones?) for his time in service.
 
 
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