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Wounded Warriors And 9 /11 First Responders Play Flag Football
The undefeated Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team, made up of veterans injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, took on 9/11 first responders from New Jersey and New York in a charity flag football game. The night was an amazing...
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The Human Hug Project - Healing PTSD One Hug At A Time
** OGTV's second GOOD STORY of the week is about 3 veterans who got together to help their fellow veterans overcome PTSD, and begin healing, through the power of a hug. ** The Human Hug Project is made up of three people with three...
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WWII Vet Runs Cross Country To Save His D-Day Ship
** OGTV would like to take a moment to commemorate Armed Forces Day with a story about the unstoppable Ernie Andrus who is still on his latest Coast2Coast run doing his part to keep the memory of his comrades alive. ** Ernie Andrus, now...
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The Honor Flights Network Gives War Veterans Free Trip to Washington DC
Happy Memorial Day! Before you dig in to your cheeseburger, fresh off the grill at your Memorial Day picnic, take a moment to watch this video and give thanks to the generations of veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our...
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Vets Overcome PTSD With Country Dancing
Veterans can have a hard time dealing with adjusting to life after war. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects nearly 3 million veterans across the world. "Dancing Well: The Soldier Project" is...
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Gary Sinise Travels with the USO and Supports Our Troops!
You may recognize the actor Gary Sinise from his role in Forrest Gump: Lieutenant Dan, who fought alongside Forrest in Vietnam—and later reunited with him as a disabled veteran. It was his experience in the role of Lt. Dan that inspired...
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These tiny-home villages for veterans are expanding across Canada
The Homes for Heroes Foundation has two villages in Alberta and now the not-for-profit is opening in Kingston and Winnipeg, with plans for eight more locations.
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Barb Gallant to be sentenced in December for stealing from veterans
The former Summerside councillor apologized for the first time in court Tuesday. Her lawyer said she was in financial difficulty after getting caught up in an online dating scam. Wayne Thibodeau was in the courtroom and has the details.
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Indigenous veterans honoured in ceremonies across Manitoba
Hundreds attended special ceremonies across Manitoba Friday to mark Indigenous Veterans Day. In Brandon, organizers say it's a chance to honour the contributions and bravery of Indigenous soldiers who fought for freedoms they didn't...
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Remembrance Day honours veterans across Canada
At a time of growing conflicts around the world, Canadians gathered on Remembrance Day to honour the sacrifices of the veterans who served their country and the many who never made it home.
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500 flags placed at Veterans Park in Norwalk ahead of Veterans Day
Volunteers placed 500 American flags at Norwalk's Veterans Park on Saturday morning.
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Salute to veterans parade returns to Brooklyn
Revelers lined the streets in Brooklyn Saturday for the Salute to Veterans parade.
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Building on the legacy of an Indigenous chief killed in WW II
Edward Clutesi’s gravestone in the Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery bears his name and rank when he was killed in the Second World War. It doesn't show that the 26-year-old was Indigenous, a residential school survivor, heir...
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Veterans Affairs minister decries 'cheap political games' around Remembrance Day | Power & Politics
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor denies Conservative accusations of a 'prayer ban' after prayers continued at Remembrance Day ceremonies, and calls politicization of the day 'distasteful.'
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Dog Tag Bakery Recruits Veterans
Washington DC based non-profit Dog Tag, explains how their business education programs are helping former service members re-enter the workforce.
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Bridgeport nonprofit spotlights available resources to prevent suicides among veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says their top clinical priority is preventing suicide among all veterans.
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"Find Your Higher Purpose:" Ret. Green Beret on War & Healing
After two and a half years of war in Ukraine and countless casualties, attention has waned in D.C.
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Red Summer
In the summer of 1919, racial tensions erupted into violence across the United States, as African American veterans and communities stood up against racial oppression to fight for fairness and justice.
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Shays' Rebellion
In the summer of 1786, the first major armed uprising in the newly formed United States began. Shays' Rebellion was a conflict over debt and taxes that would shake the foundations of the U.S. government.
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The Good Cemeterian, restoring veterans' monuments
Andrew Lumish, known as the Good Cemeterian, dedicates his time to restoring neglected monuments of veterans, honoring their service and stories.
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Swamp apes, veterans and python hunt in the everglades
Discover the Swamp Apes, an initiative where veterans tackle personal challenges by capturing invasive pythons in the Everglades, aiding both mental health and the environment.
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Healing through connection, the warriors and Wolves program
Explore the Warriors and Wolves program, where veterans find healing through their bond with rescued wolves. Discover how nature and animal companionship can aid in recovery from trauma.
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The History and Ongoing Challenges of Homelessness in the U.S.
This video explores the history of homelessness in the United States, from the term "tramps" in the 1800s to the changing landscape in the 1980s and beyond. Learn about key factors like gentrification, policy changes, and systemic...
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What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day takes place every year on November 11 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of all those men and women who fought and died for their country, during war and peacetime.