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Today we remember D-Day. On June 6, 1944, an estimated 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches at Normandy, France in what became a turning point in World War II. -
A veteran named Timothy Michael Poe - who used supposed combat wounds sustained in Afghanistan to gain sympathy from judges on the television program "America's Got Talent" - is under intense scrutiny today, as his military records show no evidence of him being injured while in the service. -
A new study finds 13 percent of Marines who've been deployed overseas have considered taking their own lives. -
Veteran Jack Wiseman's prosthetic arm was snatched away by a fish during a Wounded Warrior fishing tournament on Memorial Day weekend. But a twist of fate - and another angler's fishing rod - helped Wiseman get his arm back. -
A Camp Pendleton Marine fulfilled his dream of opening a bar after leaving the service - but he didn't anticipate running into trouble over the name. -
Twelve years ago, some retired veterans learned that not all veterans were being buried with dignity. Some remains were being shipped to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in FedEx boxes. San Diego's Veterans Museum and Memorial Center is now offering free honorable burials for homeless veterans. -
Thousands of families, including those with members in the military, and veterans filled Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma on Monday to honor fallen troops with a gun salute and wreath laying ceremony. -
Over the last few years, California Veterans of Foreign Wars has seen a drop in its membership. Its now trying to attract younger veterans to the organization. -
Each year "Flags In" takes place at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as the Army's "Old Guard," places American flags on each of the 260,000 gravestones at the cemetery. -
In an effort to honor its contract with troops throughout a slim down of its forces, the Marine Corps will offer early retirement with benefits to members with at least 15 years of service.
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