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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.

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.

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

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.

Veteran denied service

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:53:08 GMT

Restaurant turns away combat veteran because of his PTSD service dog.

A hero's homecoming

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:39:53 GMT

Vietnam combat veteran receives long overdue welcome from his hometown.

Daughter evicts dad

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:31:36 GMT

91-year-old WWII combat veteran evicted by his own daughter.

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.

WWII vet graduates

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:47:22 GMT

85-year-old completes his high school education.

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.

A flight to remember

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:07:26 GMT

World War II vet gets a special ride in the B-17 "Memphis Belle".

40 yrs later, scars of Vietnam remain

Sy Becker — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:51:07 GMT

The last American troops left South Vietnam on March 30, 1973, and now almost 40 years later, some Vietnam veterans are still affected by the war, physically and psychologically.

Vet angered by flag flap

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:41:39 GMT

Neighbors complain when Iraq veteran erects flag pole without a permit.

Theft charge for ex-vets ctr. director

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:47:22 GMT

The former head of a veteran's center in Springfield has been charged with stealing more than $35,000.

Purple Heart Returned

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:26:57 GMT

California VFW returns lost medal to soldier's family in Texas.

Marine killed in NV to be buried in MA

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:37:18 GMT

A Marine from Connecticut who was killed in a training exercise explosion in Nevada will be laid to rest later this week in western Massachusetts.