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  • A wounded soldiers labored salute from a hospital room has touched thousands after the photo was posted on Facebook.
  • A wounded soldier's labored salute from a hospital room has touched thousands after the photo was posted on Facebook.
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  • President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to former Army Capt. William D. Swenson of Seattle, Wash., during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013.
  • Four years after risking his life in Afghanistan, William D. Swenson solemnly received the Medal of Honor on Tuesday.
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  • The VA Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Military families and veterans are among those feeling the greatest hurt from the partial government shutdown.
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  • Master Sgt. Richard Mosely poses for a photo with his kids.
  • Some veterans are being told to repay enlistment bonuses they received. Find out why in our exclusive investigation.
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  • Master Sgt. Richard Mosely poses for a photo with his kids.
  • Some veterans are being told to repay enlistment bonuses they received. Find out why in our exclusive investigation.
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  • Army veteran Jerral Hancock and his two children, Julius and Anastasia, are shown in this undated file photo.
  • An Army tank driver, who was severely wounded in Iraq in a fiery attack, got a little help to increase his independence.
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  • Army veteran Jerral Hancock and his two children, Julius and Anastasia, are shown in this undated file photo.
  • An Army tank driver, who was wounded in Iraq in a fiery attack, got a little help to increase his independence.
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  • An Operation Gratitude volunteer helps assemble care packages for U.S. troops on Sunday, June 30, 2013.
  • Hundreds of volunteers helped pack care packages filled with snacks, toiletries and personal letters for troops overseas.
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  • Female soldiers are seen in this undated file photo.
  • The Pentagon announced Tuesday expanded roles for women in combat, allowing them to join elite forces.
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  • A rendering shows a planned monument to honor fallen soldiers in the city of Lake Elsinore.
  • A planned I.E. monument to fallen troops faces opposition from those who say it violates separation of church and state.
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u.s. troops, inland empire news
  • Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, 38, is seen in this undated photo. Bales is accused in the massacre of Afghan villagers on March 11, 2012.
  • An army staff sergeant accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers is expected to plead guilty to murder charges next week.
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  • Family and friends said goodbye Wednesday, May 29, 2013, to fallen soldier William Gilbert, who was killed in Afghanistan.
  • Family and friends said goodbye Wednesday to fallen soldier William Gilbert, who was killed in Afghanistan.
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  • Family and friends said goodbye Wednesday, May 29, 2013, to fallen soldier William Gilbert, who was killed in Afghanistan.
  • Family and friends said goodbye Wednesday to fallen soldier William Gilbert, who was killed in Afghanistan.
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  • The newborn daughter of Army Spc. William Gilbert, 24, is seen in this undated file photo. Gilbert died early in the week of May 13, 2013, during his first combat tour in Iraq.
  • One family is remembering a soldier this Memorial Day through his newborn baby, who never got a chance to meet her father.
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  • The newborn daughter of Army Spc. William Gilbert, 24, is seen in this undated file photo. Gilbert died early in the week of May 13, 2013, during his first combat tour in Iraq.
  • One family is remembering a soldier this Memorial Day through his newborn baby, who never got a chance to meet her father.
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  • Memorial Day Parade in Canoga Park on Monday, May 27, 2013.
  • Fallen heroes were remembered in Memorial Day events in Boyle Heights and Canoga Park.
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  • Memorial Day Parade in Canoga Park on Monday, May 27, 2013.
  • In Canoga Park, crowds gathered for the community's annual holiday parade along Sherman Way.
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  • Thousands of people participated in the Memorial Day observance at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes on Monday, May 27, 2013.
  • Thousands of people participated in the Memorial Day observance at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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  • Hundreds of people boarded the USS Iowa battleship in San Pedro to honor veterans and their families on Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2013.
  • Hundreds of people boarded the USS Iowa battleship in San Pedro to honor veterans on Memorial Day.
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  • A 24-hour vigil honoring Memorial Day was held at the Mexican American All Wars Memorial at Cinco Puntos in Boyle Heights on Monday, May 27, 2013.
  • A 24-hour vigil honoring Memorial Day was held at the Mexican American All Wars Memorial at Cinco Puntos.
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  • Thousands of people participated in the Memorial Day observance at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes on Monday, May 27, 2013.
  • Thousands of people participated in the Memorial Day observance at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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  • Army veteran Jeff Baker of Hesperia is seen. He died in Afghanistan in May 2013.
  • Family, friends and fellow soldiers said goodbye to Jeff Baker of Hesperia. The Army veteran was laid to rest Friday.
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  • William Gilbert, 24, is seen in this undated file photo. He died early in the week of May 13, 2013, during his first combat tour in Iraq.
  • William Gilbert of Hacienda Heights died in Afghanistan this week on his first tour. His family is remembering him.
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  • William Gilbert, 24, is seen in this undated file photo. He died early in the week of May 13, 2013, during his first combat tour in Iraq.
  • William Gilbert of Hacienda Heights died in Afghanistan this week on his first tour. His family is remembering him.
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  • A Navy dad who returned from a year of deployment surprised his kids at Winchester school in a heart-warming reunion.
  • A dad who returned from a year of deployment surprised his kids at a Winchester school in a heart-warming reunion.
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  • A Navy dad who returned from a year of deployment surprised his kids at Winchester school in a heart-warming reunion.
  • A Navy dad who returned from a year of deployment surprised his kids at Winchester school.
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  • Ships are seen at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro in this undated file photo.
  • This year's Navy Days at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro won't be the same due to budget cuts.
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  • The U.S. military has handed over its last detention facility in Afghanistan to security forces in Kabul.
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  • Runners are seen in the inaugural Centanni-Cottle Memorial 5K Run and Walk in Yorba Linda on Sunday, March 24, 2013. The run-walk was held to honor Lance Cpl. Rick Centanni and Sgt. Maj. Robert Cottle, both of Yorba Linda.
  • An inaugural run-walk to remember two Orange County Marines killed in Afghanistan was held in Yorba Linda on Sunday.
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  • Samantha Ford and her boyfriend Army Spc. Albert DeSimone are shown in a file photo.
  • A vet was moved by a bumper sticker and left a nameless gift for a soldier's girlfriend. Word of this gesture spread online.
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  • Samantha Ford and her boyfriend Army Spc. Albert DeSimone, left, are shown in a file photo. Ford received gift of $40 in cash and a note from an anonymous veteran tucked underneath her cars windshield wiper.
  • A military veteran was moved by a bumper sticker and left an anonymous gift, under the windshield wiper.
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  • Five American troops have been killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday.
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  • Soldiers carry the flag-draped coffin of Army Pfc. Roosevelt Jack Clark, whose remains were returned to California on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.
  • The remains of a U.S. soldier declared missing in action during the Korean War were returned home on Wednesday.
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  • Soldiers carry the flag-draped coffin of Army Pfc. Roosevelt Jack Clark, whose remains were returned to California on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.
  • The remains of a U.S. soldier declared missing in action during the Korean War were returned home on Wednesday.
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  • Soldiers salute the flag-draped coffin of Army Pfc. Roosevelt Jack Clark, whose remains were returned to California on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.
  • The remains of a U.S. soldier declared missing in action during the Korean War were returned home on Wednesday.
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  • An 8-year-old German Shepherd that has saved hundreds of lives of U.S. troops got a heros welcome in Universal City on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.
  • An 8-year-old German Shepherd that saved hundreds of lives of U.S. troops got a hero's welcome in Universal City.
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  • A female soldier is seen in this undated file photo.
  • In a groundbreaking change for the U.S. military, the Pentagon will now allow women to serve in combat positions.
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  • A female soldier is seen in this undated file photo.
  • In a groundbreaking change for the military, the Pentagon will now allow women to serve in combat positions.
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  • An 11-year-old Florida boy had one wish this Christmas. He wanted his older brother to come home.
  • An 11-year-old Florida boy had one wish this Christmas. He wanted his older brother to come home.
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  • Lt. Col. Select Colleen Johnson is seen at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in this undated file photo. The Los Angeles Air Force Base gives big discounts to military members on tickets to theme parks and movie theaters.
  • If you are on active duty in the armed services, a veteran, or a reserve officer, you can find discounts every day.
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shopping, u.s. military, u.s. troops, veterans, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • A federal lawsuit filed by four service members Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, challenges the Pentagons longstanding policy barring women from serving in direct combat positions.
  • A lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges the Pentagon's longstanding policy barring women from serving in direct combat.
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  • A federal lawsuit filed by four service members Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, challenges the Pentagons longstanding policy barring women from serving in direct combat positions.
  • A lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges the Pentagon's longstanding policy barring women from serving in direct combat.
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  • Lt. Col. Select Colleen Johnson is seen at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in this undated file photo. The Los Angeles Air Force Base gives big discounts to military members on tickets to theme parks and movie theaters.
  • If you are active duty in the armed services, a veteran, or a reserve officer, you can find discounts every day.
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  • Staff Sgt. Wade Bennett, a decorated soldier from Southern California, was killed in his third tour of duty to Afghanistan.
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afghanistan war, u.s. military, u.s. troops, los angeles news, leslie miller
  • Staff Sgt. Wade Bennett, a decorated soldier from Southern California, was killed in his third tour of duty to Afghanistan.
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  • Flags honoring Americas veterans are seen on display at Sierra Vista Middle School in Covina on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. The display of 2,001 flags is courtesy of the Rotary Clubs Field of Valor.
  • In honor of Veterans Day, many offers and events can be found around the Southland on Monday.
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  • Army Specialist Daniel Carlson, of Running Springs, is seen in this undated file photo. He died in his first deployment to Afghanistan on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.
  • A local family learned Monday that their soldier, Army Specialist Daniel Carlson, died in Afghanistan over the weekend.
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  • The Covina Rotary Club paid tribute to U.S. troops throughout the Veterans Day weekend with its Field of Valor, which featured 2,001 flags.
  • The Covina Rotary Club is honoring our nation's troops throughout the Veteran's Day weekend with its Field of Valor.
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  • Motorcyclists carry the American flag in San Pedro to honor veterans on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.
  • Veterans were honored with a special tribute in front of the USS Iowa battleship in San Pedro for Veterans Day weekend.
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  • Motorcyclists carry the American flag in San Pedro to honor veterans on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.
  • Veterans were honored with a special tribute in front of the USS Iowa battleship in San Pedro for Veterans Day weekend.
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