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John Wayne on a vacation in Mexico aboard the Wild Goose | The True Grit Man Forever

Precious moments, John Wayne enjoying his Christmas holiday with the Wild Goose crew in Mexico. 🎁🎄🎅🏻 | The True Grit Man Forever

The Wild Goose, John Wayne’s iconic converted minesweeper, still floats through Newport’s waters like a memory in motion. Her original helm, engine telegraph, and binnacle remain—updated only where the Coast Guard insisted. And the captain? He still feels like a kid living a dream—driving the boat he once prayed just to stand on. ⚓ History doesn't just live in museums. Sometimes it cruises the bay. 📍 Follow @balboaislandmuseum for more untold local legends. 🔗 Link in bio for walking tours, exh

WWII Navy Veteran Honored with Quilt of Valor at American Legion Tribute to WWII Navy veteran Herb Ray at the American Legion Post 18 in Bloomington, Indiana. Watch as Ray, who served aboard the Navy’s USS YMS 17 in the Philippines in 1945, receives a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his service and bravery. Captured by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian. #WWIIveteran #QuiltofValor #AmericanLegion #BloomingtonIndiana | The Bloomingtonian