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Law expanding benefits for toxin-exposed veterans nears anniversary: 'I still wake up pinching myself'

Although there's no deadline, anyone who files an eligible claim or signals the intent to do so by Wednesday could collect payments retroactive to last year.
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Biden picks female admiral to lead Navy, would be 1st woman to be military service chief

If confirmed, Franchetti would break another significant barrier, by becoming the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vous and tu

The U.S. military has struggled to overcome recruiting shortfalls and as a way to try to address that problem, it's stepping up efforts to sign up immigrants.
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These Hallowed Sands: Remembering D-Day (1994)

In this documentary from 1994, WVEC anchor Terry Zahn reports on the D-Day invasion of Europe, 50 years later.
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WWII veterans recall D-Day on 79th anniversary: 'I realized the enormity of war'

Many visitors came to the American Cemetery ahead of the day’s ceremonies to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives.
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WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to commemorate D-Day: 'So many we lost. And here I am.'

Dozens of World War II veterans traveled to Normandy this week to attend commemorations and tell their stories.
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Fort Bragg drops Confederate namesake for Fort Liberty, part of US Army base rebranding

The North Carolina base was originally named in 1918 for Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg.
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Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash

The U.S. Army has grounded aviation units for training after 12 soldiers died within the last month in helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky.
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Basic training without yelling: Army recruits get 2nd chance

In just eight months, a new program is making a difference for the Army and those who want to serve in it.
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Vietnam vet gets Medal of Honor after 60-year wait

The belated recognition for the 83-year-old Virginia resident came after the recommendation for his medal was lost, resubmitted — and then lost again.
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Vietnam-era Army officer will get Medal of Honor after nearly 6 decades of waiting

Davis was recommended for the honor in June 1965, but the paperwork was lost at least twice.