The Hillsborough Homeless Initiative Succeeds by Getting the Homeless the Help They Need
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Within six years, the Hillsborough Homeless Initiative has helped over 500 homeless people find temporary housing and over 200 get permanent housing or back in touch with their families.
VA Uses Iowa Memorial to Talk About Vietnam Vets, PTSD and Agent Orange
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As America observes and memorializes the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, one conversation must be had among veterans still dealing with the scars of that conflict: How does America recognize the sacrifices of those who died from noncombat wounds suffered in Vietnam?
This One Group’s Amazing Mission Gives Veterans A Final Tour Of Duty
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Families of deceased veterans are finally getting the chance to get what remains of their loved ones.
Memphis Belle Gunner Dies Peacefully in Final Mission to England
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Melvin Rector had a feeling he needed to return to the country he fought so bravely to protect in World War II. As it turns out, so did fate.
Veterans Share Their Stories Through ‘The Telling Project’
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There's nothing quite like hearing the stories of a veteran in person.
Vietnam Vet ‘Attends’ Family Funeral with Surprise Donation
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When Vietnam veteran Greg Andre heard his niece passed away, there was little he could do but mourn in silence. Because of his health and finances, Andre could hardly send a card, let alone travel far from his Sandy, Utah home to attend the funeral.
WWII Veteran Finally Receives His Medals
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At age 92, Charles Wolf’s mind is still pretty sharp. That’s why his only daughter, Jill Eilert, had a tough time keeping a secret from him during a trip to Hawaii in early May 2016. For more than 70 years, Wolf’s service medals went unawarded until a surprise ceremony at the Pearl Harbor Education Center....
U.S. Survivors Commemorate 74th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March
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World War II was full of brutal events, but the Bataan Death March is one of the most infamous. Seventy-four years later, some of the last remaining survivors came together to commemorate the tragic event.
Homage to Heroic Women: The U.S. Army Women’s Museum
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For hundreds of years, women have played a vital role in U.S. military forces, not just as support personnel, but also as combatants. The U.S. Army Women's Museum in Fort Lee, Virginia, pays tribute to the many heroic women who have taken part in the struggle for freedom since the American Revolution.
“The Great War” Explained In Online Video Series
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Series aims to change our perceptions of the so-called Great War one video at a time.