Veterans

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To combat suicides by veterans, VA turns to an algorithm

A Veterans Day challenge from an active duty Army family

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Dispelling the myths of PTSD – and how to get help

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George W. Bush and Laura Bush to receive 2018 Liberty Medal

Update: Non-profit removes video of Philly homeless 'vet' after readers raise questions

Alexander Homeless

Missing a military medal? The state seeks veterans and their families

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Thanks to GoFundMe and the Eagles, former Navy SEAL will see the NFC title game

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A 99-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan puts it all in perspective

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WeWork, co-working space provider, plans to employ 1,500 refugees

WeWork co-working space

Affordable housing units for veterans officially open at former Spring Garden School

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Philly bars offer limited edition Weyerbacher brew to raise money for veterans

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Drexel launches free counseling program for veterans

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Veterans can practice yoga free this month at local studio

History Mystery

Gone and (mostly) forgotten: The black U.S. veterans of Johnson Cemetery

Johnson Cemetery "colored troops" headstone

Del. restaurant to hold fundraiser after woman berates customer with service dog in viral video

PTSD Service Dog Viral Video

Veteran's family: Suburban nursing home has 'gross' mice problem

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Studies show yoga has ‘a lot of potential’ to treat depression, but questions remain

Report: The effects of medical marijuana to treat pain, PTSD are under researched

Rosati Ice giving away water ice, aiding veterans in need

Rosati Ice

Pennsylvania vet told to stop blaring 'Taps' every night before 8

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Pennsylvania set to make lying about military service for personal gain a crime

U.S. Army vet explains why he drove 22 'body bags' around Philly

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Husband of slain radio host April Kauffman arrested on gun charges

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Navy Seal parachutist dies after fall at Jersey City Fleet Week

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Decorated WWII paratrooper recalls 'mayhem' of Battle of the Bulge

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After 24 years of classes, WWII vet to receive degree at Villanova

Carroll - Elderly Villanova Student Medway

WATCH: Wounded Pa. National Guard vet carries woman across Boston Marathon finish line

Philadelphia Marines persevere on path to civilian careers

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Supporting those who served – during the holidays and all year round

Philly gets more steady funding to house homeless veterans

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South Jersey doctor's mission: free mental health services for returning vets

Eagles pay tribute to veterans with permanently unoccupied seat

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Report: Philadelphia ranked one of worst U.S. cities for veterans to live

Conversion of vacant Spring Garden School will house Philly's homeless veterans

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Medical Marijuana

Christie signs bill opening medical marijuana for PTSD in New Jersey

Nine months after Veterans Day, family of vets still not in home renovated by Rebuilding Together

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Philadelphia man charged with stealing bikes from Wounded Warrior Project

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N.J. veteran, survivor of two torpedo sinkings, honored for WWII service

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Heroes for Hire: Underemployed Navy veteran seeks management position to advance his career

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Stretch of Columbus Blvd. in South Philadelphia to be renamed Thursday after 'Band of Brothers' vets

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