The accident occurred around 6:45 a.m. ET near a training area in New York state and involved a light medium tactical vehicle — the military’s multipurpose transport truck — the academy says.
Homeless Veterans: Why It Happens, And Who’s Working To Avert It
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“My grandfather was my hero growing up. He used to tell me every day, be nice to everybody every day, especially the downtrodden. And this guy is more downtrodden than anybody else I’ve ever seen.”
‘Fall And Rise’ Seeks To Tell The Story Of 9/11 From All Angles
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Mitchell Zuckoff spent years researching the stories of individuals whose lives were forever altered, if not ended, on Sept. 11, 2001.
Advocates Explore “Thank You For Your Service” At Veterans Conference
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“Somewhere around a million service members have deployed, and left their families and left their civilian jobs to go overseas and defend the United States and many of them return home to discrimination.”
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Auditor: PA’s Funding Scheme Routed Billions Away From Bridge Repairs
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Pennsylvania could be spending billions more dollars to update aging roads and bridges, instead, the money is being re-routed to help fund state police.
April Marks Month Of The Military Child
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For many, it means a childhood involving multiple relocations. It also means long-term separations from parents who are called to active duty or deployed overseas.
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New York Lawmakers May Extend Free College Tuition To Gold Star Families
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There’s a renewed push in Albany to expand the state’s free college tuition program to the families of service members who die while on duty.
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Schumer: Fix ‘Broken’ Veterans’ Caregiver Program
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“I’m in a situation where I’m facing brain surgery for the Parkinson’s, and back surgery for the injury that got me discharged. I had to put that all on hold to fight the mortgage company.”
Anthony Brindisi
VA Official Blames Plan To Move Bainbridge Veterans Clinic On Access, Building Size
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Southern Tier Congressman Anthony Brindisi asked about a proposal to move the clinic during a hearing for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee this week.
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Resolution By Seneca Falls Town Supervisor To End Women’s Hall of Fame Funding Fails
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The community center in Seneca Falls was buzzing as Vietnam veterans, residents of the town and everyone in between gathered to discuss the induction of Jane Fonda into the hall of fame. WXXI’s Caitlin Whyte has more.
Vietnam Vets, Who Didn’t Get Heroes’ Welcomes Then, Have A Day Of Their Own
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“The fact of the matter is, people are coming back from war with both physical and mental needs that are not being met.”