Veterans
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Cpl. Jessie Kent Fletcher: Double-amputee veteran skydives over Bethesda
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NewsChopper 7 caught video of a special jump over Bethesda Wednesday morning. The skydivers who took the plunge are military veterans. And one of them is a double amputee who showed love for his country as he headed back to earth.
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Lewis Chesty Puller statue dedicated
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The sculpture stands atop a hill overlooking the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The 8-foot tall bronze figure is pointing, the right arm raised as if leading troops into battle.
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial marks 30th anniversary
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For 65 hours, all 58,282 names were read. A solemn drumbeat accompanied the names of the dead and missing from the Vietnam War.
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Veterans Day 2012: Where did you or your loved ones serve?
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As we continue to celebrate the brave members of the military who have fought for our freedom, we want to know where you or your family members served.
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Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton wants D.C. included in Armed Forces's flag raise practice
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A ceremony will be held Monday morning at the DC war memorial on the National Mall to honor veterans and to urge the inclusion of the District in the military's raising of the flags tradition.
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Local company organizes day of service to honor, help veterans
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It’s been a weekend full of events to honor America’s veterans and a local company is keeping the Veterans Day celebration going Monday with its annual day of service.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial: 30 years after unveiling, 'The Wall' draws vets, loved ones
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Thirty years ago, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as 'The Wall,' was unveiled for the first time. On this special weekend, the memorial draws thousands. A simple, yet poignant design. More than 58,000 names etched in stone.
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Homeless veterans get help from D.C. Housing
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Every other Friday at D.C. Housing, they bring in military veterans who have fallen on hard times. And thanks to a federal grant, they provide them with housing vouchers.
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Companies push for technology jobs for veterans
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Some of the nation's leading manufacturing companies are launching a program to help veterans gain the skills necessary to fill some of the estimated 600,000 high-tech, manufacturing jobs that remain open because employers can't find qualified applicants.
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Wasteful spending cited at VA events
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In all, the two VA conferences cost about $6.1 million and were held to fulfill valid training needs for nearly 1,800 employees.
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World War II veterans to be honored Wednesday in Montgomery County
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The Battle of the Bulge was World War II’s largest and bloodiest—over one million soldiers fought and 19,000 Americans alone were killed. Some 175 World War II veterans with ties to Montgomery County will be honored Wednesday at a special ceremony at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
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Gary Smith retrial: Jury to reconvene in ex-Army Ranger's retrial
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The jury in the retrial of Gary Smith, a local veteran accused of murdering his roommate, is reconvening Tuesday.
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Fertility services for disabled military veterans pushed by Senate committee
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A Senate committee is taking up legislation that expands access to fertility services for disabled military veterans.
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Great Falls Crossing Community Association request flag removal from veteran's home
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"It's not going anywhere," Stan Corey of Reston says of a request to remove a small flag from his mailbox. Corey and his wife say they were shocked when they received the emailed request from a community association.
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Washington VA hospital returns benches after 7 On Your Side report
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Less than 24 hours after 7 On Your Side reported that benches outside the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center had been removed, a forklift appeared to reinstall them.
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Obama administration pushes increased mental health care for veterans
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U.S. President Barack Obama is putting increased resources towards aid for veterans and their families.
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'You’re Hired:' Golden words to unemployed veterans' ears
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Many veterans who showed up at the Naval Support Activity Bethesda this morning left with a brand new job. Employers say that hiring veterans is more than just giving back to those who have served the nation.
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Marg Helgenberger ends support of Help Hospitalized Veterans over suit
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One leading actress says she's ending her association with a wounded warriors charity that's accused of appropriating millions in donations funds for big salaries and golf club memberships.
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