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Navy lowers Chris Kyle’s medal count
by Daniel TerrillFollowing an investigation Friday, the Navy issued a revised copy of Chris Kyle’s discharge paperwork that shows three fewer medals than in the original.
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Paralyzed vet walks with the aid of robotics to receive Bronze Star (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzWhile all eyes were fixed on Derek Herrera, he humbly stated, “Today is not about me.”
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‘Band of Brothers’ WWII vet William ‘Wild Bill’ Guarnere dies at 90 (VIDEO + PHOTOS)
by Brent McCluskeyWilliam “Wild Bill” Guarnere, a World War II veteran whose character was portrayed in the HBO series “Band of Brothers,” died Saturday night at 90 years old. Guarnere was part of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division — a group of troops renown for their steely resolve during combat. He took part in the […]
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Cheerleader-turned-soldier honored as ‘Homecoming Hero’ by Eagles (6 PHOTOS)
by Brent McCluskeyThe Eagles cheerleader-turned-soldier was honored by her team as a “Hometown Hero” Sunday. Rachel Washburn, 25, is a first lieutenant in the United States Army and recipient of The Bronze Star. She served two tours in Afghanistan where she deployed on missions with Special Forces units, CNN reports. Strapped with her M4 and sidearm, Washburn […]
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