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New policy lowers flags only for Ky. soldiers
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky has started lowering flags to half-staff only for fallen soldiers from the Bluegrass State, upsetting veterans and lawmakers who say the policy dishonors tens of thousands of service members from other states stationed at installations such as Fort Campbell and Fort Knox.
Nations:U.S. Afghanistan Source:(AP)
2008-07-23
How one vet's persistence paid off
It was an average-looking letter that landed in Paul Weaver's mailbox. But bearing news that his veteran's disability benefits had been stopped, it felt more like a ton of crashing bricks.
Nations:U.S. Afghanistan Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2008-07-23
Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons'
PINEHURST, N.C. - Officers had been to the white ranch house at 560 W. Longleaf many times before over the past year to respond to a "barricade situation." Each had ended uneventfully, with Joseph Dwyer coming out or telling police in a calm voice through the window that he was OK.
Nations:U.S. Iraq Afghanistan Kuwait Source:(AP)
2008-07-20
As wars lengthen, toll on military families mounts
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Far from the combat zones, the strains and separations of no-end-in-sight wars are taking an ever-growing toll on military families despite the armed services' earnest efforts to help.
Nations:Afghanistan U.S. Activities:Vietnam War Gulf War Coalition Forces
2008-07-19
Fellow ex-POW eager to back McCain against Obama
DES MOINES, Iowa - In the decades since they shared a prison cell in North Vietnam, George "Bud" Day has remained a close friend of Republican John McCain and emerged as a staunch opponent of Democrats seeking the presidency.
Nations:U.S. People:John Kerry Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Vietnam War Source:(AP)
2008-07-11
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