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What Is Yoga Helping US Military Soldiers Fight Against?

Kathy Landin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:01:06 +0000

Yoga. Whether you can’t get enough of it or can’t get away from it, there’s no denying its peaceful approach to connecting one’s body and mind. Who’d have thought that this practice is now more and more becoming the method of choice for relieving PTSD symptoms in US soldiers?

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President Obama Welcomes Home US Soldiers After 8 Years of War [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:40:45 +0000

President Barack Obama finally made good on his 2008 campaign promise to end the war in Iraq. On Wednesday, the president was at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to welcome troops returning home from Iraq for the last time.

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US Marine Corps Scrambles to Apologize After Mix-Up Sends Purple Hearts to Dead Soldiers

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:54:59 +0000

The families of US Marines mourning loved ones killed in action recently got a most unwelcome surprise when an epic blunder caused them to receive Purple Hearts intended for soldiers who’d been wounded but survived.

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A Salute to our Veterans – Post Your Gratitude

NewsTalk 1290 — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:03:31 +0000

NewsTalk 1290 salutes the men and women who have sacrificed and are currently sacrificing for our country. This is your chance to give thanks to these brave men and women by posting your gratitude for their service on our “Salute Board” below. History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as [...]

Which College Is the Best for Military Veterans?

Kathy Landin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:01:44 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Military Times Edge ranks which colleges are best for military veterans.

Most of the schools making the list were public, including 51 of the 59 highest ranking four-year schools. The top five four-year schools included Concord University, taking the number one spot, Eastern Kentucky University at number two, Rutgers in third, California University of Pennsylvania at number four and University of South Florida coming in fifth.

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