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On the mystical eve of October 31, 834, a tradition was born that would transcend the test of time, evolving into the modern-day extravaganza known as Halloween.

The VA Funding Fee is an essential component of the VA Home Loan Program, aimed at reducing the loan's cost to U.S. taxpayers while making homeownership affordable for veterans and active-duty service members.

On October 30, 1950, during the turbulent times of the Korean War, a significant event unfolded as General Douglas MacArthur, a towering figure in the U.S. military, ordered a joint force of Marines and Army personnel to cross the symbolic 38th parallel.

October 24th, 2002, marked the end of a reign of terror that had gripped the Washington D.C. metropolitan area for nearly a month. On this day, law enforcement apprehended John Allen Muhammad (41), an Army veteran, and his accomplice John Lee Malvo (17), near Frederick, Maryland.

17 October 1814 – Marines and Sailors landed on Grand Terre Island, Louisiana, to punish pirates. Pirate leader, Jean Lafitte’s activities threatened to monopolize the city’s import trade.