Pair of brothers who fought in World War II honored in New Jersey
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Pair of brothers who fought in World War II honored in New Jersey

Vincent and Leslie Hynes, brothers and veterans of World War II, were added to the bricks along the Military Memorial Pathway in James Park.

Vincent and Leslie Hynes, brothers and veterans of World War II, were added to the bricks along the Military Memorial Pathway in James Park.

Restored Vietnam-era military tank selling for $85K on Facebook

Restored Vietnam-era military tank selling for $85K on Facebook

If you’re a fan of military vehicles, one Georgia collector is selling a restored Vietnam-era tank for $85,000 on Facebook.

If you’re a fan of military vehicles, one Georgia collector is selling a restored Vietnam-era tank for $85,000 on Facebook.

Coast Guard officer from Silver Spring pleads guilty to gun, drug charges

Coast Guard officer from Silver Spring pleads guilty to gun, drug charges

(AP) -- A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling weapons and targeting Supreme Court justices, prominent Democrats and TV journalists pleaded guilty on Thursday to gun and drug charges.

(AP) -- A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling weapons and targeting Supreme Court justices, prominent Democrats and TV journalists pleaded guilty on Thursday to gun and drug charges.

22 hurt in parachute jump at Mississippi military base

22 hurt in parachute jump at Mississippi military base

At least 22 soldiers were injured as hundreds parachuted onto a Mississippi military base during a night training exercise.

At least 22 soldiers were injured as hundreds parachuted onto a Mississippi military base during a night training exercise.

2,000 attend funeral of Florida veteran who died alone

2,000 attend funeral of Florida veteran who died alone

Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.

Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.

Military sees frustrating trend as suicides spike

Military sees frustrating trend as suicides spike

WASHINGTON (AP) — Military suicides surged this year to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Military suicides surged this year to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.

Army staff sergeant charged in West Point cadet's death

Army staff sergeant charged in West Point cadet's death

A staff sergeant is facing charges in a rollover accident that killed a U.S. Military Academy cadet during training exercises this summer, Army officials confirmed Thursday. 

A staff sergeant is facing charges in a rollover accident that killed a U.S. Military Academy cadet during training exercises this summer, Army officials confirmed Thursday. 

Veterans hit NYC streets on horseback to raise suicide awareness
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Veterans hit NYC streets on horseback to raise suicide awareness

When Mitchell Reno returned home after fighting overseas with the U.S. military, he says he had to face a whole new battle: substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. But now he is three and a half years sober and on the road to recovery, thanks to BraveHearts equine therapy program for veterans.

When Mitchell Reno returned home after fighting overseas with the U.S. military, he says he had to face a whole new battle: substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. But now he is three and a half years sober and on the road to recovery, thanks to BraveHearts equine therapy program for veterans.

Organization helps veterans go from ?Helmets to Hardhats?
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Organization helps veterans go from ?Helmets to Hardhats?

Returning to civilian life can be very difficult for veterans, but the organization "Helmets to Hardhats" is trying to make it easier, helping retired and transitioning active-duty soldiers find career opportunities.

Returning to civilian life can be very difficult for veterans, but the organization "Helmets to Hardhats" is trying to make it easier, helping retired and transitioning active-duty soldiers find career opportunities.

Deadly attack in Syria
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Deadly attack in Syria

An explosion killed two U.S. military service members and two American civilians who were on a routine patrol in northern Syria. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.

An explosion killed two U.S. military service members and two American civilians who were on a routine patrol in northern Syria. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.

Coast Guard members on duty during shutdown
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Coast Guard members on duty during shutdown

Sector New York, based on Staten Island, is the U.S. Coast Guard's busiest operational field command in the United States. About a thousand employees watch over New York Harbor. Many of them say they are gearing up for what could be a very big struggle in the coming weeks as their bills pile up while their paychecks are on hold.

Sector New York, based on Staten Island, is the U.S. Coast Guard's busiest operational field command in the United States. About a thousand employees watch over New York Harbor. Many of them say they are gearing up for what could be a very big struggle in the coming weeks as their bills pile up while their paychecks are on hold.

Navy SEAL museum on Long Island closer to reality

Navy SEAL museum on Long Island closer to reality

Loved ones and elected officials on Friday broke ground on a Navy SEAL museum named after the late Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient and a Long Island native.

Loved ones and elected officials on Friday broke ground on a Navy SEAL museum named after the late Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient and a Long Island native.

Veterans bond with horses
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Veterans bond with horses

Simonette Lezama had never ridden a horse before until she joined a therapeutic riding program through Great Strides Long Island. The nonprofit offers horseback riding lessons to veterans and their immediate families free of charge. The program, which so far has 13 veterans enrolled, includes taking care of, riding and interacting with the horses. It is offered seven days a week for an hour each time.

Simonette Lezama had never ridden a horse before until she joined a therapeutic riding program through Great Strides Long Island. The nonprofit offers horseback riding lessons to veterans and their immediate families free of charge. The program, which so far has 13 veterans enrolled, includes taking care of, riding and interacting with the horses. It is offered seven days a week for an hour each time.

Supporting veterans
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Supporting veterans

We know how to celebrate veterans. Once a year, Veterans Day parades are filled with smiles and appreciation. But the next 364 days that follow leave some veterans feeling forgotten.

We know how to celebrate veterans. Once a year, Veterans Day parades are filled with smiles and appreciation. But the next 364 days that follow leave some veterans feeling forgotten.

Homes for gold star families
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Homes for gold star families

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the gold star family home program, which will provide mortgage-free homes to surviving military spouses and their young children.

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the gold star family home program, which will provide mortgage-free homes to surviving military spouses and their young children.

Relay for Heroes race
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Relay for Heroes race

Relay for Heroes race, which starts and ends at the Intrepid Museum, benefits the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a nonprofit that supports the construction of traumatic brain injury treatment and research centers on military bases across the country.

Relay for Heroes race, which starts and ends at the Intrepid Museum, benefits the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a nonprofit that supports the construction of traumatic brain injury treatment and research centers on military bases across the country.

Someone is stealing massive bells from buoys in Maine, Coast Guard says

Someone is stealing massive bells from buoys in Maine, Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bandits stealing bells from buoys in bays off the coast of Maine.

The U.S. Coast Guard is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bandits stealing bells from buoys in bays off the coast of Maine.