Military News

By Darragh Worland | Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:28 PM ET

While a single army mom awaits trial for refusing to deploy, her hometown congresswoman tries to help her. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:47 PM ET

Dave Cummings aims to sink more than a few free throws to help brain-injured vets. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:42 PM ET

In honor of Veterans Day, vets and active military personnel are eligible for free food and discounts at several national chains. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:19 PM ET

Countries across the globe honor former troops on Veterans Day. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:43 PM ET

Thousands gather to pay tribute to slain Fort Hood soldiers. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:10 PM ET

A US Navy ship made of 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center towers makes an emotional debut near Ground Zero. Read More

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By Sarah Parsons | Sun Nov 1, 2009 1:17 PM ET

President Obama hosts a Halloween event for local children. Read More

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By Sarah Parsons | Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:39 PM ET

The newly-founded Warford Foundation aims to help single moms and military widows get nursing degrees. Read More

More like this in: Non-Profit, Education, Nonprofit, Maryland

By Katherine Gustafson | Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:00 AM ET

A unique award recognizes those who would rather give back than sit their retirement years out. Read More

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By Kendall Hunter | Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:29 PM ET

An ex-soldier takes his most difficult memory of war and uses it to reshape the lives of children traumatically affected by war. Read More

More like this in: Children, Non-Profit, United States, Nonprofit, Iraq, Afghanistan, Peace, Ice Cream, Christian Science Monitor