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Veteran returns to Vietnam in search of West Virginia comrade's remains
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Fifty-seven years after serving in the Vietnam War, Boston native Michael Cunningham has never forgotten his brother in combat, Staff Sergeant Jerry Auxier, of Dixie, West...
View ArticleSmall town mural honors veteran’s lasting legacy
BELCHER, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—A man from a small town in north Louisiana spent his retirement years creating a monument dedicated to America's veterans. Now, the town is honoring his legacy with a lasting...
View Article'Pieces of him': Vietnam War veteran's MIA bracelet returned to family
WASHINGTON (KSEE/KGPE) - During the Vietnam War, thousands of people purchased bracelets with the names of soldiers who were missing in action during the war etched onto them. The hope was one day...
View ArticleVeterans find support for new paths after service
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WJW) -- It doesn't matter what branch they served in or what they did, after leaving the military, a lot of veterans have one big question they need to answer for themselves. "You...
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Former Army specialist turned his pain into a passion for helping others
Warning: This story references suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — One veteran has turned pain into a passion for helping others. Former Army Spc. Michael Blount served in...
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US Air Force veteran went on over 700 flights across the world
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - A U.S. Air Force veteran enlisted months before 9/11 and said his 22 years serving were life-changing for him and his family. Chris Thurston had just graduated from Wichita...
View ArticleVeterans turn military skills into small business success stories
NEW YORK (AP) — Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the...
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Back to Work Boot Camp offers veterans a pathway to new career
DES PLAINES, Ill. — Getting a new lease on life – that’s the mission of a back-to-work boot camp for veterans in Des Plaines. Vania Veit emigrated to the US from Mexico in the early 2000s. After...
View ArticleJourney from the NFL to serving in Iraq
ARKANSAS (KTAL/KMSS) — Little Rock, Arkansas native and veteran Jake Bequette has worn a handful of uniforms. "I've always wanted to represent this state well, whether I was in Arkansas Razorback...
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Housing for female veterans: A place to heal
CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Alicia Emanuel knows exactly why she joined the U.S. Navy. “I wanted to see the world, I wanted to see outside of Ohio,” said Emanuel who served for seven years in Connecticut. “It...
View ArticleArmy doctor's new mission is to inspire young men to find their calling
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio (WJW) -- In 1942 not long after Pearl Harbor, Edward Horvath lined up with hundreds of other young men to join the Army. He felt it was his duty and his responsibility as an American...
View ArticleA Mother's Mission: Honoring her fallen son by helping heroes
ELM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — In 2010, a local veteran by the name of 'Bo' found himself on the road with a mission in mind: to make an impact in the lives of disabled veterans. Bo spent 12 years in...
View ArticleCompany showcases impact of hiring veterans and what their military...
NORTHFIELD, Ill. — One of the Chicago area’s largest companies spent Tuesday reminding its workforce that recognizing veterans means doing more than taking a holiday every November 11. Medical supply...
View ArticleFrom the Marine Corps to the soundstage: Veteran finds community as he...
CHICAGO — Cinespace Studios brings the magic of TV and movies to Chicago’s Southwest Side. Among the many behind-the-scenes folks who make the stars shine is Jorge Reyes-Ortiz. For nearly a dozen...
View ArticleArmy veteran hopes to help others with a new career on the golf course
AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- What do Afghanistan, Iraq and the golf course have in common? A caddie named Michael Pappas, whose life has been changed by all three places. “A lot of people get out of...
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