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WATCH: Michelle Obama, Volunteers Decorate White House To Honor Troops

Posted 12.22.2011

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Decorating the White House for the holidays is more than just aesthetics -- it's also proving to be a way to thank our troops. About 130 volunteers...

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Imagine a Party at the White House

Esther Wojcicki | Posted 02.02.2012

Read More: White House, Michelle Obama, Obama, Gold Star Families, Education, Christmas, Holidays, Holiday Parties, Politics News
Esther Wojcicki

It was a night to remember. Imagine going to the White House for a holiday party. Yes, the White House.

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Gold Star Mom Spurs Nationwide Drive to Help Veterans

Jeff Norman | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Iraq War, Gold Star Families, Veterans Administration, Mary Tillman, Nadia McCaffrey, Patrick McCaffrey, Ptsd, Veterans, Afghanistan War, Video, Healthy Living News
Jeff Norman

After her son was killed in Iraq, Nadia established the Patrick McCaffrey Foundation in his honor. The mission is to help returning warriors heal by providing them with safe temporary housing.

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Veterans' Families Cast a Vote for Change

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: George Bush, Military Families, Iraq War, Patriotism, John McCain, Gold Star Families, Paul Wolfowitz, Vietnam, Veterans Issues, Donald Rumsfeld, War in Afghanistan, Invasion of Iraq, Barack Obama, Veterans, Dick Cheney, Politics News
Marcia G. Yerman

I previously wrote an article about those who have served in our military, and the challenges facing them and their families. At that time, I intervi...

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Families Of Fallen Soldiers Sound Off On McCain-Palin

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Iraq War, John, Gold Star Families, Barack Obama, Mccain, Sarah Palin, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin Vice President, Veterans, 2008 Presidential Election, Home News
Marlene H. Phillips

"My son Nick wanted to be a Marine from the time he was in middle school and he died in the battle of Fallujah.... This war, this economy... This is leadership? Obama is looking for something better for all of us."

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