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Memorial Day 2012: 7 Ways To Honor Military Members

2012-05-26T11:00:56Z

While Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, it also marks something else: The opportunity to thank and our soldiers and honor those w...

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Caitlin Padula: The Affordable Care Act: Protecting America's Protectors

2012-05-25T17:48:08Z

The Affordable Care Act is around to serve these veterans, just like they served their country. Take a few minutes this holiday weekend to think about veterans and their service. Don't they deserve affordable health care for themselves and their families?

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James R. Knickman: Easing Our Veterans' Transition Home

2012-05-25T13:06:46Z

As we approach Memorial Day, we must also remember those who are returning from war, and the families who welcome them home. They deserve the support and resources needed to stay healthy and whole in their home communities.

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Tim McGraw To Give Away 25 Homes To Wounded Military Members

2012-05-24T08:57:56Z

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim McGraw will be saluting veterans in a big way while on tour this summer.

The country music superstar is giving away 25 m...

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Lisa M. Dietlin: Making a Difference: The World of Giving Making a Memorable Memorial Day

2012-05-23T16:57:18Z

For many of us, it seems that Memorial Day may have lost some of its meaning. But there are some things you can do to change this that are relatively easy.

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'Lt. Dan' To Help Build Home For Wounded Vet Who Lost 3 Limbs

2012-05-21T08:39:40Z

RICHMOND, Va. -- Actor Gary Sinise is keeping a promise to help raise money for a southwest Virginia Marine who lost his limbs in Afghanistan.

The st...

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Christine Hill: Veterans Deserve to Be Economically Empowered

2012-05-16T12:02:03Z

When he returned stateside in 2008, Adam was withdrawn socially, was hyper-vigilant, and suffered insomnia. He had significant hurdles to clear while transitioning back into civilian life and into a crowded college campus after exiting the battlefield.

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Michael Winship: At a Military Hospital, Warriors Are Not the Only Wounded

2012-05-16T00:16:58Z

Wounded Warrior had asked some of us to come to Landstuhl to meet with the medical staff there. Some 3,000 strong, military and civilian, they work ceaselessly in what has become one of the busiest trauma centers in the world.

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Unseen: Trailblazing Military Women Forced To Fight For Recognition, Equal Treatment

2012-05-14T08:00:00Z

After a rocket-propelled grenade sent the Black Hawk helicopter tumbling out of the sky over Iraq, the medics got to work fast on the co-pilot, Capt. ...

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Donate Your Unused Twitter Characters To Support Wounded Warriors In Need

2012-05-11T11:45:02Z

Here’s one instance where you’re better off tweeting less than 140 characters.

The Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that empowers and helps...

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Chris Marvin: Major Celebs, Nonprofits, Unions Unite To Tackle Critical Veterans Issues

2012-05-10T08:41:01Z

Got Your 6 will challenge all Americans to answer calls to action -- specific tasks that allow civilians to share in the sacrifice and show their appreciation in a meaningful way.

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Prince Harry Receives Humanitarian Award For Helping Wounded Soldiers

2012-05-08T11:03:33Z

WASHINGTON -- Britain's Prince Harry accepted an award for his charitable work with wounded soldiers during a black tie event Monday in Washington, hi...

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Charity For Disabled Vets Squanders Millions, Doles Out Candy, Hand Sanitizer

2012-05-08T08:29:35Z

A charity that claims to offer services to veterans with disabilities has squandered millions of dollars on marketing costs, instead of addressing the...

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Jeff Hensley: Hidden Heroes: Military Families

2012-05-04T17:08:44Z

When we stop to consider all we owe to those who sacrifice for our liberty, I doubt that military family members are at the forefront of our thoughts. They should be.

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Steve Nardizzi: Supporting Wounded Soldiers

2012-05-04T12:30:50Z

As we look to the future, much is still unknown. What we do know is that this war is far from over, and its startling effects will last well beyond the 2014 deadline.

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Kevin O'Brien: Military Spouses, the Nation's Other Heroes

2012-05-02T14:57:34Z

The Friday before Mother's Day each year is known as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Like me, I would imagine those reading this would agree that everyday should be Mothers Day, and everyday should also be a day where we appreciate and recognize military spouses.

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First Lady Speaks At Wounded Warrior Games

2012-05-01T03:07:35Z

First Lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to over 200 wounded servicemen at the opening ceremony for the third annual Wounded Warrior Games held in Color...

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Christine Hill: Service Dogs Help Vets Battle PTSD When Meds Can't

2012-05-01T11:57:00Z

Donna Bachler's brother was a veteran who struggled with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

"Darrin took his own life rather than struggle...

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Anne Stevenson: Corporate Lobbyists Discriminate, Declare War on Disabled (Show This to Your Legislator)

2012-04-30T12:15:28Z

Should disabled litigants be forced to elect between the loss of wealth and opportunities, or alternatively, going broke engaging in excessive litigation? Isn't that just another way of starving the little guy's interests out of court on account of their disability?

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WATCH: Wounded Vet Reunites WIth Mystery Marine Who Welcomed Him Home

2012-04-24T09:05:49Z

Though hundreds of people came out to greet Corporal Garrett Carnes -- who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan -- one heartfelt embrace from a...

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Bill Lawson: Fear Itself an Unnecessary Barrier to Hiring Vets With Disabilities

2012-04-23T16:58:16Z

One of the biggest challenges facing all veterans at the minute is finding a competitive job at a good company -- in this fragile economy. While the unemployment rate is 8.5 percent, the same figure for veterans with severe disabilities is 85 percent, 10 times higher.

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Amy Waddell: Unmasked: Facing the Repercussions of War

2012-04-21T10:58:17Z

The truth, and perhaps the key to future peaceful negotiations, is that we are not willing to face what we have wrought when it comes to war. But what if we were?

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Obama Salutes Wounded Warriors' Bike Riders

2012-04-20T17:58:20Z

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama has cheered on 22 injured service members who spun their way around the South Lawn of the White House in speciall...

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Anne Woods: Hollywood vs. Real Life: Which Love Story Grabs Your Heart?

2012-04-19T17:54:56Z

The Lucky One is the newest romantic movie based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks. Today, I share another love story. My storytelling skills are not as great as Sparks', but my story shares some of the same elements.

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WATCH: Arianna Talks Pulitzer With Stephen Colbert

2012-04-19T10:16:01Z

Arianna Huffington stopped by "The Colbert Report" last night to chat with Stephen about HuffPost's first ever Pulitzer Prize, awarded for David Wood'...

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