Veterans
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Obama honors veterans during Memorial Day weekend
President Barack Obama is paying tribute to the nation's fallen warriors on Memorial Day, attending a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and honoring those who died during the Vietnam War.
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Fighting for the rights of disabled vets
CommentOne wounded warrior is fighting for the rights of his fellow service members. Don't miss the inspiring story.
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Veterans 'march' on Washington, D.C., via Facebook
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The Disabled American Veterans have been marching on Washington all day today. Why didn't you see them during your lunch break? Because this "march" consisted of logging onto Facebook and clicking "I'm Attending." And then clicking "Like." Lots of clicking, basically.
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From boots to briefcases: The federal worker helping the nation's military transition back to civilian life
CommentThe transition from war back to civilian life can be difficult, but one federal worker is trying to help troops find their way home, mentally.
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Virginia to provide housing for homeless veterans
Two Virginia public housing authorities will receive federal funding aimed at providing permanent living arrangements and case management for homeless veterans.
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Vets share their stories in Silver Spring
CommentFrom dancing to tapping, spirits ran high at the Springvale Terrace retirement community as their Memorial Day celebration took a different approach this year.
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Free parking for vets and active-duty military personnel at Va. state parks
CommentActive duty military personnel and some veterans can park for free at Virginia state parks.
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Golf open raises money for veterans
CommentA community leaders and veterans came together Monday to raise money for a program that helps disabled veterans find jobs.
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Dogs help wounded vets recover
CommentThe non-profit group "Canine Companions" gives people with disabilities a new best friend. On Wednesday, the group itself received a gift: A $10,000 grant. The check is the beginning of an annual program.
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'Our Daddy is Invincible' helps kids deal with parents' war wounds
A Montclair mom penned a book to help her children understand when their father returned from Iraq with a life-altering brain injury.
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Building kindness: National nonprofit makes accessible house for injured Marine veteran possible
Standing yards from where construction workers were pouring the footing for his new house, retired Marine Corps Sgt Adam Kisielewski looked out on the view of horses in the pasture and the valley beyond
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Highlights from Friday's 'Capital Insider'
CommentMissed the show on TV? Watch two video clips on our blog now.
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Mother Seton students create valentines for local veterans
Mother Seton students create valentines for local veterans
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Groundbreaking ceremony starts construction to bring Woodbridge veteran home
At the Himan family’s Orangewood Drive home Feb. 3, local supporters turned out to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new addition needed for U.S. Marine Corporal Joshua Himan to come home.
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Lt. Gov. to sign compact for student veterans
CommentLt. Gov. Anthony Brown is launching an initiative designed to help students who are veterans.
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Highlights from Monday's 'Capital Insider'
CommentMissed the show on TV? Watch two video clips on our show's blog.
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Social Security reform and business bootcamps
CommentMissed the show on TV? Watch two video clips on our blog now.
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This week in the Voice: veterans at Georgetown
This week in features, Galen Weber looks into the state of veterans’ affairs at Georgetown, and the lack of a University support system.
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