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Last goodbye to fallen WMass soldier

Anthony Fay — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:10:50 GMT

Mourners are bidding a final farewell to a western Massachusetts soldier who died in Afghanistan.

Memorial Day observed at W Spfld school

Lynn Barry — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:45:34 GMT

There was a salute to our veterans in West Springfield Friday morning, as this Memorial Day Weekend gets underway.

WMass Memorial Day parades, ceremonies

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:13 GMT

A list of the parades and ceremonies in western Massachusetts this Memorial Day weekend.

Calling hours held for fallen soldier

Sy Becker — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:56:22 GMT

Mourners are offering their condolences to the family of Army Specialist Mitchell Daehling in the Berkshire county town of Dalton.

Obama defends drone strikes

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:55 GMT

President Barack Obama on Thursday defended America's controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy.

4 Americans killed since 2009 by drones

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:23 GMT

Attorney General Eric Holder says four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009.

Best friends reunite

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:28 GMT

Marine working to adopt service dog that protected him in Afghanistan gets the surprise of his life.

Plymouth native sends greeting

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:10 GMT

1st Lt. Chris Salerno sends a shout out to his family and friends.

Coast Guard rescues sailor at Cape Cod

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:35 GMT

The Coast Guard rescued a sailor from his disabled vessel approximately 195 miles southeast of Cape Cod, Mass. yesterday.

Soldier surprise... with a twist

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:11:38 GMT

Soldier returns from year in Afghanistan to find a new house and his wife more than 100 pounds lighter.

WMass soldier killed in Afghanistan

Ryan Walsh, 22News Investigative Reporter — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:42 GMT

A soldier from Berkshire County has been killed in action in Afghanistan.

Purple Heart stolen from Marine's home

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:53:26 GMT

The father of a New Bedford Marine killed in Iraq says he's heartbroken that a thief broke into his home and stole his son's posthumous Purple Heart.

Soldier surprises mom

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:15:02 GMT

Army specialist returns home for the first time in two years.

Day of appreciation for veterans

Sy Becker — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:53:08 GMT

May is Military Appreciation Month, and it is also American Nursing Home Month. The two were brought together Thursday at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home.

Drones over Oregon

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:39:41 GMT

Soldiers begin training with new Unmanned Aerial System, but these drones aren't recording.

Marine vet jumps to his death off Mt.

Mark Wiernasz — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:31 GMT

22News is learning more details about the man who jumped to his death off of a mountain in Great Barrington, and left behind a suspicious backpack.

Emotional reunion

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:18:34 GMT

Marine returns from Afghanistan for surprise visit with daughters.

"Warrior Games" showcase inner strength

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:34:50 GMT

260 wounded warriors set to compete in seven sports.

MA soldier killed in Korea finally home

Sy Becker — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:21:35 GMT

A Massachusetts soldier was being properly laid to rest Friday; 62 years after being killed in action in the

Royalty in the States

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:58:32 GMT

Britain's Prince Harry continues his tour of the United States, visiting wounded soldiers and showing respect to the fallen.

Town to build memorial for soldier

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:01:51 GMT

Egremont residents have approved a permanent tribute to a native son who died in Iraq.

3 relieved of command in accident

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:11:27 GMT

Three officers at Camp Lejeune have been relieved of command following a March training accident in Nevada in which seven Marines were killed.

A hero's homecoming

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:39:53 GMT

Vietnam combat veteran receives long overdue welcome from his hometown.

Military sex assaults

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:00:44 GMT

New report finds 70 sexual assaults in the military each day; Air Force officer tasked with preventing assaults charged with sexual battery.

CG reexamines use of live goats

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:15:47 GMT

One year after a video surfaced showing government contractors using hedge clippers to cuts limbs off anesthetized goats -- an effort to replicate wartime injuries -- the U.S. Coast Guard says it is looking for training that does not use live animals.

Americans killed in Afghan crash

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:30:58 GMT

Family members of seven cargo plane crew members mourn their loss.

Fixing history

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:43:25 GMT

Man works to correct error on Civil War soldier's tombstone.

AIC honoring its student-veterans

Sy Becker — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:53:01 GMT

Amber Dutton of Chicopee says it has been a lifetime goal of hers to get a nursing degree. For this mother of two who has served nine years in the U.S. Air Force, her dream is about to come true.

Soldiers aid wounded

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:01:31 GMT

Off duty Army soldiers rush to help victims of Boston blasts.

Not guilty plea for vets center theft

Anthony Fay — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:30:01 GMT

The former leader of a veterans outreach center was in a Springfield courtroom on Friday to answer to charges that he stole more than $35,000 from his organization and from federal grants.