After surviving the Bataan Death March, Army Maj. James O'Donovan died in a prisoner of war camp. His remains went unidentified until this year.
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KPBS Midday EditionArnold Punaro, a former top Senate staffer, is speaking Dec. 1 in Coronado -
KPBS Midday EditionHouse and Senate negotiators have agreed to forgive the debts of thousands of California National Guard troops who had been ordered by the Pentagon to repay enlistment bonuses. Those bonuses had been incentives for service in Iraq and Afghanistan a decade ago. -
With cold, wet and blustery weather expected to move into San Diego Saturday, some temporary emergency homeless shelters across the county are expected to open. Still, thousands of homeless will have to endure the harsh conditions on the streets. -
“I thought, well, what a wonderful way to have a really wonderful, beautiful choir singing and sounding excellent and to be like, ‘Yes, and all of these people happen to not have a home.’” -
San Diego State University was ranked as the 25th best college in the United States for veterans, and second-best in California, the school announced Friday. -
In San Diego County, administrative offices, libraries and animal shelters will be closed. -
The 30th annual San Diego Veterans Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. on North Harbor Drive in front of the County Administration Center. -
KPBS Midday EditionA group of retired airmen meet each Friday morning to discuss their love of flying and to get back some of the camaraderie they found in the ready room. -
KPBS Midday EditionTech executives say they are increasingly looking to recruit special operations forces veterans who typically move on to work in law enforcement or private security. -
For some members of the so-called Greatest Generation, Election Day is more than just the candidates and issues. Casting a ballot is a way to pay tribute to those who have fought courageously to protect America’s freedoms and right to vote.
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