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3 hrs ago | News Shopper

Second World War veterans commemorate Biggin Hill's thousandth kill

WO Neville Croucher, Flt Lft Rodney Scrase DFC, WO Maurice Macey, and Reg Wrigley , recreate the 1943 shot.

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Related Topix: Life, Lancashire County, England, United Kingdom,

4 hrs ago | MLive.com

Calling all veterans: Group seeking World War II veterans to be honored in Memorial Day parade

They're looking for any surviving World War II veterans who can participate in the parade by riding on a float.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Muskegon, MI, Muskegon Heights, MI

6 hrs ago | CBS 47

Missing veteran possibly armed and endangered

Police are actively searching for a missing adult who is possibly armed and could be endangered.

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Related Topix: Life

11 hrs ago | Patch.com

Shorewood Pays Tribute to Military Veterans during Memorial Day Ceremony May 26

Shorewood will pay tribute to military veterans with its annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 26.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Shorewood, WI

Fri May 17, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Military veteran pushed out of job after 36 years of service

People have become numb. We've cultivated a society that thrives on negativity and leans toward believing the absolute worst about everyone and everything.

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Related Topix: Life, Pension, Personal Finance

NBC Los Angeles

Body ID'd; Roommate Arrested for Murder of OC Student

The roommate of a missing OC student and Army veteran, whose body was found in the wilderness, has been arrested in connection with her death, police announced Friday.

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Related Topix: Orange, CA, Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, Life

KREX

Colorado Soldier Gets 21 Years in Fatal Shooting

An Iraq War veteran who was convicted of manslaughter in a motorcycle club shooting has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Life, US Military, Fort Carson, US Army, Fort Carson, CO

Milwaukee Courier Online

Connecting aging veterans to their benefits

According to Department of Veterans Affairs census estimates, there are approximately 13 million American veterans and their single surviving spouses age 65 and older.

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Related Topix: Life, Milwaukee County, WI, Health, AARP

WJRT

One-legged war veteran attacked in Saginaw home

A war veteran is OK, despite being attacked in his own home. The home invasion happened Wednesday night on Hess Avenue in Saginaw.

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Related Topix: Life

Weirton Daily Times

Thompson takes new position

House Speaker Richard Thompson will resign from the West Virginia Legislature next month to join Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Earl Ray Tomblin, US News, Life, Charleston, WV

Connecticut Post

Wineries want to help raise a glass to veterans

This undated publicity photo provided by courtesy of Murphy-Goode Winery shows a bottle of Murphy-Goode Homefront 2011 red wine.

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Related Topix: Wine, Drink, Pop/Rock, Wild Turkey, Bourbon Whiskey, Liquor, California, Life

Russia Taday

Concussion epidemic linked to underreported US military suicide - study

New research suggests a link between concussions and suicide in the US military, two frighteningly common issues that the Armed Forces have struggled to explain and curtail since rates started soaring 12 years ago.

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Related Topix: Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Life, Medicine, Psychiatry

This Is Scunthorpe

Scunthorpe Telegraph published New memorial to war heroes

A MEMORIAL to some of the region's war heroes was unveiled as part of a military veterans' final formal reunion event.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Lincolnshire County, England, Life,

Thu May 16, 2013

Mother Jones

Spock and Awe: How 4 Lucky Post-9/11 War Vets Landed Roles in "Star Trek Into Darkness"

On April 24, 2005, US Marine Corps lance corporal Adam McCann was on patrol with his fire team, as he had been on many other occasions.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, US Military, US Marine Corps, US News, Life

The Press-Enterprise

MURRIETA: Patriot Guard rider died 'doing what he loved'

Members of American Legion Riders Post 852 of Temecula and the Patriot Guard Riders escort the cremains of fellow member George Campos into the Calvary Chapel in Murrieta.

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Related Topix: Murrieta, CA, Temecula, CA, Life, US Military, US Marine Corps, US News

Best Country

The Grand Ole Opry to Salute U.S. Military Veterans with Special Show and Red Carpet Parade

The Grand Ole Opry will salute members of the U.S. military with a special performance and red carpet parade on Tuesday, May 21.

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Related Topix: Life

Iol.co.za

SA air force bases 'neglected'

The country's air force bases, some considered National Key Points, are in a "dire state of neglect" and pose security risks due to damaged security fences.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Life, World News, South Africa, Africa

KREX

Sen. Udall Wants To Bring VA Counselor to Grand Valley

Senator Mike Udall and Congressman Scott Tipton urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to permanently locate a veterans benefits administration counselor right here in the Grand Valley.

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Related Topix: Representative Scott Tipton, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Life

Wed May 15, 2013

The Daily Breeze

Two military veterans receive free cars at Rancho Palos Verdes ceremony

Melanie Morales, a military veteran, smiles as she receives a refurbished car Wednesday from Recycled Rides during a ceremony at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.

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Related Topix: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Life, Long Beach, CA, US Army

Daily Press & Argus

Day to remember veterans

World War II veteran John Loudon salutes as "Taps" is played near the end of a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers and living veterans Tuesday at Be Our Guest Adult Day Services in the Howell area.

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Related Topix: Life, Howell, MI, US Military, US Marine Corps, Livingston County, MI