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Medal of Honor recipient: We'll never forget our men and women who are on active duty today or even the veterans who have served in the past, because they have given so much to us. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego-based nonprofit PsychArmor launched the "One, Five, Fifteen Campaign" on Veterans Day with a free hour-long online course to educate all Americans about what they can do to help veterans. -
KPBS Midday EditionBrian Turner's extraordinary poems convey the adrenaline rush, the boredom, the flash of fear and horror of war. Turner was deployed to Bosnia and Iraq. A teacher now with a peaceful life in Florida, he continues to tell the story of war through his words. -
There’s some good news this Veterans Day for vets who live in California: Starting Thursday, the state will offer a special new “veteran” designation on driver licenses. -
Need for space in veterans’ cemeteries is growing nation-wide and California is no exception. -
Several events will take place around San Diego County to honor those who served in the nation's military. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe film "SEAL Dog" tells the story of the unusual relationship between Trevor Maroshek and a German Shepherd known as Chopper, on and off the battlefield. -
The San Diego City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution opposing a potential transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. -
Peace Ark is docked at the Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego for five days. Officials hope it will be beneficial for the two countries to share knowledge about hospital treatment. -
Sixteen colleges, trade schools and universities in San Diego County were designated "military friendly" schools in an annual list put out by Victory Media.
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