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World War II Veteran Reflects on Treating Wounded, Seeing Horror of Concentration Camps
In 1943, Buffalo, New York, native Bob Stromberg went to the draft board to see when he’d be called to serve in World War II — a question he says caught them by surprise. “‘Well, here’s a live one!’ They’re usually coming there saying, ‘Please don’t take me,’” Stromberg told News4 during an interview at his Rockville, Maryland, home....
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NYC 103rd Veterans Day Parade Marches Up Fifth Avenue
The Veterans Day parade returned to full scale for the first time since the pandemic. News 4’s Rana Novini reports.
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NYC Annual Veterans Day Parade Returns
Tracie Strahan reports on the 103rd annual Veterans Day parade in NYC.
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Veterans ‘Best of America,' VP Harris Says in Laying Wreath
Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris told the nation’s veterans Friday their work makes America stronger, as the administration announced new support for children who live with wounded service members.
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Surprise Car Parade Honors Injured Veterans
First responders in Westchester County held a special car parade to say thank you to recovering service members, Marc Santia reports.
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What's Open, What's Closed as America Honors Its Veterans
Today we celebrate the 103rd Veterans Day in the U.S., honoring those who’ve served in the military.
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Veterans Day 2022: Freebies and Discounts for Service Members and Their Families
In appreciation of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, businesses will honor active-duty and retired military with all sorts of deals.
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What's the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor the U.S. military community, but both holidays serve different purposes.
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There's Still Time to Donate and Help Veterans
The SEALFIT Veterans Day Challenge is done, but you can still donate to help veterans through the end of November. The charity Burpees for Vets is accepting donations – and all you have to do is 11 seconds of exercise – hardly anything compared to the ice baths and intense workouts the SEALFIT challengers went through yesterday. NBCLX Storytellers Chase...
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These Fitness Experts Put Themselves Through Navy SEAL Training to Help Veterans. Here's How You Can Help Too
On Veterans Day, a group of fitness experts and influencers gathered in the California desert to put themselves through Navy SEAL training for the SEALFIT Veterans Day Challenge benefitting the Burpees For Vets charity. Here’s how you can still give back to veterans for #GivingTuesday.
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NY Family Fights for Purple Hearts for Airmen Killed in 2018 Iraq Helicopter Crash
A family on Long Island is still fighting to secure honor and recognition for seven airmen more than three years after they were killed in a helicopter crash while on a mission in Iraq. Whether he was rescuing people from floodwaters, serving in war zones as a master sergeant in the Air National Guard, or saving lives as a lieutenant…
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Veterans Day Parade Returns to NYC After 2020 Cancellation
The Veterans Day Parade returned to New York’s Fifth Avenue on Thursday after being canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic last year.
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WATCH: Biden's Veterans Day Speech at Arlington Cemetery
President Joe Biden delivered Veterans Day remarks from Arlington Cemetery on Thursday
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Biden Lays Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President Joe Biden visited Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, in observance of Veterans Day on Thursday.
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What Is the US Flag Code? Rules and Etiquette for Displaying Old Glory
The rules for handling and displaying the American flag are defined by a law known as the U.S. Flag Code.
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NYC Honors Veterans With Parade And Wreath Laying
New York City honors veterans with a parade in Madison Square Park. Romney Smith reports.
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Marked With Procession, Presidential Visit
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’s centennial was marked on Veterans Day with a unique ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery designed to model the original internment 100 years ago
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Not All WWII Veterans Got Full GI Bill Benefits. A New Effort Aims to Address That
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war
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Veterans Day 2021: Freebies and Discounts for Service Members
In appreciation of Veterans Day, businesses will honor active-duty and retired military with all sorts of deals.
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‘This Will Always Be Our Land': Why Native Americans Enlist at Such High Rates and the Challenges They Face
In honor of Veterans Day, NBCLX explores what motivates Native Americans to serve in the military, their contributions to the U.S. armed forces and the challenges they face when they get out.