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Senate confirms Birmingham is first home of Veterans Day

Posted on November 21, 2012

Birmingham has long claimed to have the nation’s oldest celebration of Veterans Day. Continue reading →

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Pa. cemetery unveils digital memorial for fallen in Iraq, Afghanistan

Posted on November 11, 2012

In a ceremony, Prospect Hill Cemetery in North York, Pa. unveiled a new Fallen Hero banner and the cemetery’s new Fallen Heroes Memorial, which provides visitors with images on a 46-inch touch screen. Continue reading →

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Hamden World War II veteran honored by French for military service

Posted on November 11, 2012

Michael Comis receives the medal of the Chevaliers of the Legion of Honor from the French Republic.
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Watsonville event honors Japanese-American World War II vets

Posted on November 11, 2012

The Watsonville-Santa Cruz chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League will rededicate a memorial plaque honoring Nisei veterans of World War II at a Veterans Day observance. Continue reading →

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Vets in Santa Cruz can face indifference, anti-war sentiments, a tough adjustment

Posted on November 11, 2012

Military veterans returning to Santa Cruz face challenges of integrating in an environment where people are often either oblivious to war, or anti-war. Their advice: Seek out help and support. Continue reading →

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Athletes who went to war

Posted on November 11, 2012

As we approach Veteran’s Day, a look back at the people who served their country. Here are some of the athletes who believed that their skills between the lines weren’t enough. Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2012 by the numbers

Posted on November 11, 2012

Here are some facts and figures – based on the latest Census Bureau surveys – on the men and women who have served in all American wars. Continue reading →

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Annual ceremony at Valley Forge to honor veterans

Posted on November 11, 2012

Valley Forge National Historical Park will honor those who served and died in the U.S. military with a Veterans Day Commemoration on Sunday. Continue reading →

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Vallejo’s old Veterans Memorial Building has grand past, uncertain future

Posted on November 11, 2012

On Veterans Day 2012 — this one-time mecca for local former servicemen — sits with its windows boarded up, littered with dead birds and debris awaiting word on its fate Continue reading →

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Wounded warrior triumphs after loss of legs

Posted on November 10, 2012

Sgt. Zachary Stinson adapted and overcame the loss of his dreams and his legs. Continue reading →

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