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Remains of World War II veteran buried in Kentucky
A Kentucky veteran killed during World War II was buried on Friday after his remains were identified through DNA testing.
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Black veterans denied VA health benefits more often than white veterans, new data shows
New data from the Veterans Benefits Administration that NBC obtained shows a wide disparity for former military members seeking disability benefits.
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‘Everybody has worth:' High school kids serve as pallbearers for homeless veterans
Students at a Detroit high school are serving as pallbearers for military veterans who were homeless when they died or without a family.
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How to observe Veterans Day in the DC area
Veterans Day is on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, and in honor of those who have served our country, there will be several ceremonies and events in the Washington, D.C., area. From wreath-laying ceremonies at the war memorials on the National Mall to free rides on National Harbor’s Capital Wheel to a vet’s comedy special taping, here’s a look at...
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Air Force veteran unites people in Veterans Day comedy show
PT Bratton, an Air Force veteran, is sharing his humor to help people laugh through tough situations in a comedy show called “You’re Welcome for My Service” this Veterans Day weekend. News4’s Tommy McFly talked to Bratton about the show.
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Organization raises awareness about living kidney donations for veterans
When runners, walkers and cyclists take to the streets of D.C. for the Army’s 10 mile race, there will be more than a few among them whose lives have been saved by a living kidney donation. And, there will be members of a veterans organization trying to save even more lives. News4’s Derrick Ward has more on their...
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Nonprofit surprises local veteran with home improvement
South Carolina based nonprofit Vettes for Vets gifted a local veteran a home improvement package. News4’s Evan Carr reports.
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104-year-old man is West Point's oldest graduate
The oldest living West Point graduate in the country was honored at a senior living center in Potomac Falls, Virginia. News4’s Juliana Valencia shares the story of a very special 104-year-old.
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Circling the alleged ‘claims sharks': Veterans' lawsuit accuses disability claims consultant of breaking federal law
Two veterans accuse a consulting company of charging them illegal fees to boost their disability ratings.
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‘Like a Russian roulette': US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure
Federal research linking “forever chemicals” to testicular cancer confirms what U.S. military personnel long suspected. But as they seek testing for PFAS exposure, many wonder what to do with the results. There’s no medical treatment yet.
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Veterans' fundraiser draws Tracy Morgan, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp and Jon Stewart
Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan and the ever-present Jon Stewart will stand up at this year’s Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser.
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American Vets: Benefits. Race & Inequality
For years, Black veterans have been denied disability benefits at higher rates than their white counterparts. NBC News and NBC stations around the country investigated the disparities in this special report. And the reporting is getting results.
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Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary
Hundreds of thousands of veterans have received additional benefits in the past year after President Joe Biden signed legislation expanding coverage for conditions connected to burn pits that were used to destroy trash and potentially toxic materials.
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Supreme Court turns away veterans who seek disability benefits over 1966 hydrogen bomb accident
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal on behalf of some U.S. veterans who want disability benefits because they were exposed to radiation while responding to a Cold War-era hydrogen bomb accident in Spain.
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‘Made Everything Easier': Veteran Shares Service Dog's Impact
Community Reporter Molette Green spoke with a veteran about his service dog from the nonprofit, Leashes of Valor, and how “Monsoon” helps him every day.
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Thousands Attend National Memorial Day Parade in DC
Thousands of people attended the National Memorial Day Parade in D.C. on Monday, despite rain. “This is still the greatest country in the world,” a World War II veteran who attended said. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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‘Rolling to Remember' Riders Bring Attention to PTSD, POW-MIA
Riders are seeking to bring attention to the effect of PTSD on those who have served, as well as their caregivers, News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Joe Gibbs Racing Drives to Support Veterans
Last year, 27% of veterans had a service-connected disability.
This Memorial Day weekend, Joe Gibbs Racing is teaming up with several organizations to make sure servicemembers and military families have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. -
County Seeks Cash for Land to Expand Arlington Cemetery
A trial underway in federal court will decide whether the U.S. government must pay up to $21 million to compensate a Virginia county for land taken to expand Arlington National Cemetery. The expansion project has already begun and is expected to extend the cemetery’s ability to accommodate new burials by 19 years, until 2060. At issue is how much money,...
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Vietnam Veterans Share Their Stories at the Freedom Museum
Vietnam veterans shared their stories at the Freedom Museum in Manassas, Virginia, in honor of Vietnam Veterans’ Day on Wednesday. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.