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Teams search for remains of missing Vietnam War servicemen
by Jennifer CruzAfter more than 40 years since the end of the war, over 1,600 servicemen still remain missing or otherwise unaccounted for.
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Missing Korean War soldier identified, buried with honors after 66 years
by Jennifer CruzFor more than six decades, the remains of Cpl. Luis Torres were buried and named “Unknown” but DNA analysis helped to positively identify him last year.
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European farms still yield tons of live shells and soldiers’ remains annually (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerFrance 24 reports on the annual "Iron harvest" which produces an average of 50 tons of aging WWI artillery shells-- some filled with poison gas-- and unmapped graves in Northern France.
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Vietnam War memorial vandalized on Memorial Day weekend (VIDEO)
by Jennifer Cruz“Somehow, it has to be taught that this is not a good idea. This is actually stupid,” said George Francisco, Venice Chamber of Commerce Vice President.
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Last known American POW, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl coming home
by Chris EgerHeld captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan for five years, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is now recovering in Germany and slated to come home.
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Project 22 rides across America to raise awareness about veteran suicide, issues
by Brent McCluskeyProject 22 rides across America on a motorcycle journey to raise awareness about combat-wounded veterans. The foundation derives its name from a recent study by the Department of Veterans Affairs that estimates 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Dan and Doc filmed their cross-country trip and plan to make a not-for-profit feature-length documentary. Project 22 hopes that […]
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US soldier missing in Vietnam since 1964 to be buried with full military honors (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzNearly 50 years after his plane was shot down by enemy fire in Vietnam, the remains of a United States soldier have been identified and he will finally be laid to rest this weekend at Arlington National Cemetery.
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U.S. Soldier Missing in Vietnam since 1970 Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzSpc. John L. Burgess, an American soldier, who died while serving his country in the Vietnam War but had remained unaccounted for up until last week, was finally laid to rest Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery and buried with full military honors.
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U.S. Soldier missing since Vietnam War found, to be buried with full military honors
by Jennifer CruzSP5 John L. Burgess has remained unaccounted for, but nearly 43 years later, almost to the day, the Department of Defense announced that he has been accounted for and will be buried with full military honors.
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