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Shirts Supporting Dad Paralyzed In War Cause Girls To Be Punished By Elementary School

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 04.27.2012

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Two girls from James Master Elementary School in Converse, Texas, are in trouble after officials claimed their t-shirts, which bore logos of the non-p...

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Paralyzed Iraq War Vet Finds Freedom In Adaptive Home

Kenneth O. Preston | Posted 04.16.2012

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Kenneth O. Preston

On his second tour of duty, 25-year-old Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Keil was hit by sniper fire near Ramadi, Iraq. The injury left him a quadriplegic....

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How You Can Help Military Families

Posted 04.12.2012

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In honor of Military Families Week, HuffPost Impact is recognizing the sacrifice and service of both the military members who have served our country ...

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Spend A Little, Give A Lot

Posted 11.21.2011

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There's no better way to spread the joy of the holiday season than to give to those in need. But as the seasonal charity solicitations being to tug at...

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A Journey to 1000

Gary A. Officer | Posted 01.09.2012

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Gary A. Officer

Our first step began Army Specialist Ryan C. Major. In 2006, Specialist Major suffered severe wounds from an IED. Upon his return home, his mother agonized about the uncertainty of her son's future.

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Volunteer Army Builds Home For Chicago Veteran

Posted 05.25.2011

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An Iraq War veteran who lost his legs in an explosion is getting a custom-built, wheelchair accessible house for free, thanks to the Taunton, Mass. ch...

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