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Running the Race With America’s Veterans

For those vets facing the major life challenge of losing a limb, the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Vets seeks to help them achieve their goal of being fit and competitive.

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By: beckygarrison
Posted: October 21, 2012 at 6:29 am , 0 comments

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Social Media Helps Veterans to Stay Connected [Veterans Day]

Among those using social media are veterans, who have found the sites as good ways to stay connected to friends from their military service, find services or get questions answered by veteran organizations.

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By: Terri Hughes-Lazzell
Posted: November 11, 2011 at 8:40 am , 0 comments

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American Veterans: 5 Apps for Peace [Veterans Day]

When celebrating the bravery and courage of America’s Veterans this year, consider offering a token of peace as well. Here are five apps for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad to guide you in the right direction

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By: Johnalee Johnston
Posted: November 11, 2011 at 6:29 am , 0 comments

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TwitChange 2.0: Helping Soldiers

Celebrities are for sale. At least their tweets are. The TwitChange auction is back with a long list of celebrities auctioning off a follow, mention or retweet to support U.S. military veterans and their families.

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By: Kevin D. Hendricks
Posted: January 21, 2011 at 3:39 pm , 0 comments

Troy Yocum, wife Mareike, and Emmie The Superdog at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix, Ariz.

Iraq Veteran Drums His Way Across the U.S.

He’s raised more than $105,000 in a walk that has taken him across 10 states since April 17, 2010. And he’s not done yet.

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By: Heather Larson
Posted: December 15, 2010 at 12:08 pm , 1 comment

Tony Sirico and James Gandolfini from HBO's "The Sopranos" pose for photos with service members stationed in Kuwait on March 31, 2010. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is accompanying a USO tour in the region with New Orleans Saint Jon Stinchcomb and actress Rose McGowen; DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Chad J. McNeeley/Released

Parade, Blog and Sopranos’ Gandolfini Honor Veterans

This year’s celebration marks the 91st anniversary of Veterans Day and the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. Here are a few ways some are acknowledging the day.

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By: Laura McNamara
Posted: November 11, 2010 at 10:51 am , 0 comments

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