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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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u.s. troops, veterans, los angeles news
  • 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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u.s. troops, veterans, eyewitness news
  • Lorenzo Ortega, a Korean War vet from Southern California, shares his memories from the front lines.
  • Lorenzo Ortega, a Korean War vet from Southern California, shares his memories from the front lines.
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veterans, eyewitness news
  • Lorenzo Ortega, a Korean War vet from Southern California, shares his memories from the front lines.
  • Lorenzo Ortega, a Korean War vet from Southern California, shares his memories from the front lines.
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veterans, los angeles news, robert holguin
  • Vietnam POWs sing a hymn at a reunion dinner at the Nixon Library on Friday, May 24, 2013.
  • Former Vietnam POWs reunited at the Nixon Presidential Library, 40 years after they were honored at the White House.
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veterans, orange county news, melissa macbride
  • Vietnam POWs sing a hymn at a reunion dinner at the Nixon Library on Friday, May 24, 2013.
  • Former Vietnam POWs reunited at the Nixon Presidential Library, 40 years after they were honored at the White House.
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veterans, eyewitness news
  • Two Iwo Jima veterans are seen at LAX before departing on a trip back to the war site on Friday, March 8, 2013.
  • A group of local veterans who fought in Iwo Jima departed from LAX Friday on an annual pilgrimage to the site.
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los angeles international airport, veterans, eyewitness news
  • 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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u.s. troops, veterans, los angeles international airport, california news, john gregory
  • 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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u.s. troops, veterans, los angeles international airport, eyewitness news
  • 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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u.s. troops, veterans, los angeles international airport, eyewitness news
  • Steve Peck with the U.S. Veterans Initiative speaks with Adrienne Alpert on Eyewitness Newsmakers, which aired on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.
  • Steve Peck, who heads U.S. Vets, speaks out about the plight of homeless veterans in need of help. (Part 2)
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veterans, eyewitness news
  • 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
  • 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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shopping, u.s. military, u.s. troops, veterans, save money / consumer news
  • 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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holiday, veterans, u.s. military, u.s. troops, los angeles news
  • 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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u.s. troops, u.s. military, veterans, los angeles news, leanne suter
  • 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. Visitors look at the name on a flag representing a service member on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.
  • 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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u.s. troops, u.s. military, veterans, eyewitness news
  • The USS Iowa is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The first ever "Veterans Appreciation Day Festival" will be held Saturday in the Port of Los Angeles.
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port of los angeles, holiday, veterans, u.s. military, los angeles news
  • Hosea Roundtree, a U.S. veteran, is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The VA's practices are called into question after a veteran was denied help and the woman on his claim was fired.
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veterans, u.s. troops, u.s. military, los angeles news, leslie miller
  • Hosea Roundtree, a U.S. veteran, is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The VA's practices are called into question after a veteran was denied help and the woman on his claim was fired.
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veterans, u.s. troops, u.s. military, eyewitness news
  • Veterans are seen at a job fair at the Ontario Convention Center on Friday, May 18, 2012.
  • Unemployed veterans got the chance to re-enter the work force Friday at the Honor a Hero, Hire a Veteran job fair.
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economy, jobs, veterans, inland empire news, leticia juarez
  • Veterans are seen at a job fair at the Ontario Convention Center on Friday, May 18, 2012.
  • Unemployed veterans got the chance to re-enter the work force Friday at the Honor a Hero, Hire a Veteran job fair.
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veterans, jobs, economy, eyewitness news
  • The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall is seen on display at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier on Friday, March 23, 2012.
  • A special tribute to Vietnam veterans has found a temporary home in Southern California.
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veterans, u.s. troops, los angeles news
  • A still from a public awareness campaign by the Walt Disney Company.
  • The Walt Disney Company announced an initiative designed to help veterans with the transition to civilian life.
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veterans, entertainment
  • President Obama on Wednesday thanked members of the military for serving in Iraq with a special White House dinner.
  • President Obama on Wednesday thanked members of the military for serving in Iraq with a special White House dinner.
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veterans, u.s. troops, vice president joe biden, president barack obama, national news, leslie miller
  • President Obama on Wednesday thanked members of the military for serving in Iraq with a special White House dinner.
  • President Obama on Wednesday thanked members of the military for serving in Iraq with a special White House dinner.
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veterans, u.s. troops, vice president joe biden, president barack obama, eyewitness news
  • A new rehab center in Long Beach has opened to help wounded soldiers navigate the world without the use of their eyes.
  • A new rehab center in Long Beach has opened to help wounded soldiers navigate the world without the use of their eyes.
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u.s. troops, veterans, long beach, health, los angeles news, john north
  • A new rehab center in Long Beach has opened to help wounded soldiers navigate the world without the use of their eyes.
  • A new rehab center in Long Beach has opened to help wounded soldiers navigate the world without the use of their eyes.
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veterans, u.s. troops, long beach, health, eyewitness news
  • Actor Gary Sinise got the green light to throw a rock concert in Temecula, all to help a wounded Marine.
  • Actor Gary Sinise got the green light to throw a rock concert in Temecula, all to help a wounded Marine.
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celebrity, music news, riverside county, u.s. troops, veterans, entertainment
  • Actor Gary Sinise got the green light to throw a rock concert in Temecula, all to help a wounded Marine.
  • Actor Gary Sinise got the green light to throw a rock concert in Temecula, all to help a wounded Marine.
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riverside county, celebrity, music news, u.s. troops, veterans, entertainment
  • Actor Gary Sinise appears in this undated file photo.
  • Actor Gary Sinise plans to ask the Temecula City Council for permission to stage a benefit concert on March 1.
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celebrity, veterans, afghanistan war, iraq war, entertainment
  • President Barack Obama signed a bill into law on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, that gives tax breaks to companies that hire unemployed veterans.
  • President Barack Obama signed a bill into law on Monday that gives tax breaks to companies that hire unemployed veterans.
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president barack obama, veterans, jobs, unemployment, national news
  • WWII Japanese American veterans were honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, the top congressional honor.
  • WWII Japanese American veterans were honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, the top congressional honor.
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congress, veterans, national news
  • WWII Japanese American veterans were honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, the top congressional honor.
  • WWII Japanese American veterans were honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, the top congressional honor.
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veterans, congress, eyewitness news
  • Thousands of veterans looking for work got some help at a job fair in Woodland Hills on Thursday.
  • Thousands of veterans looking for work got some help at a job fair in Woodland Hills on Thursday.
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u.s. troops, veterans, jobs, unemployment, eyewitness news
  • Adrienne Alpert speaks with those helping the nearly 1 million veterans looking for jobs in the U.S.  (Pt. 3)
  • Adrienne Alpert speaks with those helping the nearly 1 million veterans looking for jobs in the U.S. (Pt. 3)
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veterans, u.s. troops, eyewitness news
  • Adrienne Alpert speaks with those helping the nearly 1 million veterans looking for jobs in the U.S.  (Pt. 2)
  • Adrienne Alpert speaks with those helping the nearly 1 million veterans looking for jobs in the U.S. (Pt. 2)
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veterans, u.s. troops, eyewitness news
  • Adrienne Alpert speaks with those trying to help the nearly 1 million veterans looking for jobs in the U.S.  (Pt. 1)
  • Adrienne Alpert speaks with those helping the nearly 1 million veterans looking for jobs in the U.S. (Pt. 1)
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veterans, u.s. troops, eyewitness news
  • President Barack Obama speaks about the debt crisis on Monday, July 25, 2011.
  • President Barack Obama is asking Congress to help some of America's 1 million unemployed veterans find work.
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president barack obama, veterans, national news
  • Prince William and Kate met with veterans and their families Sunday at a job fair held at Sony Studios in Culver City.
  • Prince William and Kate met with veterans and their families Sunday at a job fair held at Sony Studios in Culver City.
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kate middleton, prince william, veterans, culver city, eyewitness news
  • Actor Gary Sinise is honoring an injured war veteran by building him a home.
  • Actor Gary Sinise is honoring an injured war veteran by teaming up with a foundation in New York to build him a home.
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celebrity, veterans, afghanistan war, iraq war, entertainment
  • The prosthetic is the first bionic lower-leg system to restore muscle function in both the foot and ankle.
  • The prosthetic is the first bionic lower-leg system to restore muscle function in both the foot and ankle.
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medical research, veterans, health & food
  • Prince Harry says he wants to join a group of disabled veterans who are attempting to ski to the North Pole in March.
  • Prince Harry may be heading to the North Pole with a group of disabled veterans who are attempting to ski there in March.
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veterans, world news
  • A therapy dog that helps patients at a Loma Linda veterans hospital is himself facing a serious illness.
  • A therapy dog that helps patients at a Loma Linda veterans hospital is himself facing a serious illness.
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veterans, animal news, inland empire news, leticia juarez
  • Bruce Willis threw a party for hundreds of veterans on Thursday in honor of Veterans Day.
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new york, veterans, celebrity, entertainment
  • A therapy dog that helps patients at a Loma Linda veterans hospital is himself facing a serious illness.
  • A therapy dog that helps patients at a Loma Linda veterans hospital is himself facing a serious illness.
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animal news, veterans, eyewitness news
  • Thursday marked the beginning of the tenth year of the war in Afghanistan.
  • Thursday marked the beginning of the tenth year of the war in Afghanistan.
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al qaeda, george w. bush, president barack obama, taliban, u.s. troops, veterans, the pentagon, the white house, afghanistan war, terrorism, world news, subha ravindhran
  • Thursday marked the beginning of the tenth year of the war in Afghanistan.
  • Thursday marked the beginning of the tenth year of the war in Afghanistan.
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george w. bush, al qaeda, president barack obama, taliban, u.s. troops, veterans, the pentagon, the white house, washington d.c., afghanistan war, terrorism, eyewitness news
  • Several former Air Force officials spoke out about UFO sightings they experience while on U.S. military bases.
  • Several former Air Force officials spoke out about UFO sightings they experienced while on U.S. military bases.
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veterans, national news
  • Several former Air Force officials spoke out about UFO sightings they experience while on U.S. military bases.
  • Several former Air Force officials spoke out about UFO sightings they experience while on U.S. military bases.
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veterans, eyewitness news
  • A group of veterans want gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman to do some explaining when it comes to her poor voting record.
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election, veterans, republican party, vote 2010: local elections