MILITARY
Valley City soldier honored by France
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) — A Valley City veteran has received the Legion of Honor award from the French government.November 20, 2009
Northern Cass graduate close with Fort Hood victims
(WDAY TV) - A graduate of Northern Cass School had a close call during the recent Fort Hood shootings.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 13, 2009
Veterans groups trying to hold onto members
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Veterans groups in North Dakota are coping with dwindling numbers.November 12, 2009
Has the latest video game hit gone too far?
(WDAY TV) - Speaking with veterans, you know a war zone can be a horrible place to be, but some gamers are calling those situations fun as they experience them through a new video game. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II at times, players must murder civilians in public places. Has the gaming industry gone too far this time?
By Kelsey Soby , November 11, 2009
North Dakotans join in honoring veterans
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakotans paid tribute to veterans at a gathering around a state Capitol memorial that shines on Veterans Day.November 11, 2009
Students take time to honor area heroes
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Students at Oak Grove took time out today to honor area heroes in a real life history lesson.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 11, 2009
11-year old handwrites thank you cards for veterans
An 11-year old girl from New York Mills, Minnesota came to the veteran's home to help honor those who have served and she brought greetings from hundreds of her friends. Heather Weller not only handwrote 85 thank-yous, but got her whole school behind veteran’s day.
By Kevin Wallevand , November 11, 2009
Further Review: Basketball beginnings and endings
(WDAY Sports) - Tonight on Further Review: basketball beginnings and endings and a salute to real heroes.By Steve Hallstrom , November 11, 2009
Many veterans struggle everyday
Vets then marched to the Civic Center and raised the flag near the Veterans Memorial plaque. On this day of honoring vets, some are living lives many of us can never imagine, on the street. The harsh reality of war and the economy is hitting close to home. An estimated four thousand military vets are expected to be homeless this year in Minnesota alone. That's one percent of all vets in the state. Tonight, one of them tells us what life is like.
By Travis Skonseng , November 11, 2009
3 ND soldiers join lawsuits over Iraq 'burn pits'
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Three North Dakota men who served in Iraq have joined lawsuits filed around the country against military contractors Halliburton Co. and KBR, Inc., alleging the companies exposed them to toxic fumes and ash from burn pits used for waste.November 11, 2009
Pawlenty, senators to mark Veterans Day in Minn.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of Minnesota military veterans and their families heard words of thanks from state political leaders on Veterans Day.November 11, 2009
Helping soldier transition to college
(WDAY TV) - People at NDSU are making sure it's a smooth transition for any soldiers returning home for school. The school is listening to those veteran students.November 10, 2009
Edgewood Vista honors its veterans
(WDAY TV) - A touching Veterans celebration today at a local assisted living center. Edgewood Vista treated some of its tenants to a Veterans Day celebration.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 10, 2009
Obama salutes Army shooting victims
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Somberly reciting 13 names and 13 stories, President Barack Obama saluted the Americans killed at this Army post as heroes who died for their country — and promised a nation demanding answers that "the killer will be met with justice."By BEN FELLER , November 10, 2009
Family remembers North Dakota native who was killed at Fort Hood
West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - He is being remembered for being a kind man, a dedicated father, and husband. The Army’s kind of solider who comes along so rarely. Michelle Vannote of West Fargo tonight is mourning the death of her brother John. He was killed at Fort Hood last week.
By Kevin Wallevand , November 09, 2009
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