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3 weeks ago
LGBT

Iraq war veteran shares what he wants for his trans child in moving, powerful video

An Iraq War veteran supports his trans child and advocates for transgender rights, emphasizing the importance of love and acceptance. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer Who Criticized Trump Says Bureau Failed to Warn Her About Stalker

The former F.B.I. official, Lisa Page, was stalked by a troubled veteran who the bureau had previously determined did not pose a serious threat. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

FDNY firefighter to duke it out in first-ever international match at MSG

An Army veteran inspired by 9/11 will fight in the FDNY International Battle of the Badges at Madison Square Garden.
Proceeds from the event will support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, named after FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller who died in the 9/11 attacks. [ more ]
Bluebird Banter
3 months ago
Major League Baseball

Jays Sign Justin Turner

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Justin Turner to a one-year contract.
Turner, who is 39 years old, had a solid season in 2021, hitting .276/.345/.455 with 23 home runs. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

96-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma after draft cut his senior year short

A 96-year-old World War II vet received his high school diploma decades after leaving to join the military.
The veteran's family reached out to the school district to see if they would honor his time in the military towards his degree.
The superintendent of the school district was happy to help and gave the veteran his diploma as a Christmas gift. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Teens found skull in 1968. Now it's ID'd as veteran of two wars, California cops say

A skull found in Humboldt County in 1968 has been identified as a man missing since the 1950s who was a veteran of two wars.
DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy led investigators to the man's daughter, who provided a genetic match to the remains. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Health

This Powerful Psychedelic Could Help Relieve Traumatic Brain Injury

Ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic drug, has shown potential in treating substance use disorders and mental health conditions
Many veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury turn to alcohol or drugs as conventional treatments often do not work [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Health

Health Care "Denial by Delay" Can Be a Matter of Life and Death

Marine Corps veteran Ron Winters clearly recalls his doctor's sobering assessment of his bladder cancer diagnosis in August 2022.
New York Post
4 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

This Nets quartet played a major role in needed win over Pistons: 'Built to have depth'

Three veterans and a kid.
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Sounds like a fun holiday movie, but it could be used to describe the current state of the Nets' bench, too.
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