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Happy Veteran’s Day

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Author’s note: Hey all, sorry for the delay. Work has gotten the better of me for the last few few weeks. I’ll be back next week with my weekly off-season Winter League forums next week. Until then, hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.

In 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, the battlefields of Europe fell silent after more than 4 years of fierce and intense fighting, and the world breathed a sigh of relief. Known originally as Armistice Day, it wouldn’t be until after World War II and the Korean War that the U.