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Monday May 28 | Patch.com

'Emotionally Powerful' Moments At School's Arlington Cemetery Replica

The project began at 8 a.m. - but by the end of the school day, they weren't even close to being done.

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Monday May 28 | The Papillion Times

Midlands Voices: A salute to America's fallen

The writer is an Omaha lawyer and a Vietnam combat veteran. This is the 32nd year he has written a Memorial Day essay for The World-Herald. When that Freedom Bird touched down on American soil after an 18-hour flight from Vietnam, the cheers of 200 soldiers echoed inside the cabin of that 707.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Yakima Herald-Republic

Fort Lewis soldier killed in Afghanistan

SEATTLE, Wash. - A soldier based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord was killed in Afghanistan on Monday when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised exposive device near Maiwand, Kandahar Province, the Army announced today.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Federal Way Mirror

Federal Way veteran's career spans four decades, three continents

'I actually worked down the hall from General Omar Bradley. What a man he was. One of the best orators I've ever known,' said Federal Way resident Ken Newton.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Fort Wayne News-Sentinel

Auburn soldier's funeral is Tuesday

Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox, 23, will be laid to rest Tuesday in Auburn, according to his family.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Truthdig

Memorial Day: Honor the Dead, Heal the Wounded, Stop the Wars

Gen. John Allen, commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, spoke Wednesday at the Pentagon, four stars on each shoulder, his chest bedecked with medals.

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Mon May 21, 2012

The Monroe Monitor & Valley News

Monroe JROTC students attend Ft. Lewis camp

Michael Paszek, a member of the Monroe JROTC program, slides down a rope while traversing an obstacle course at Fort Lewis as part of a recent leadership camp.

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Sun May 20, 2012

WAVE-TV Louisville

NE Ind. soldier dies in Afghanistan rocket strike

A northeastern Indiana man says his soldier son-in-law was killed Friday in Afghanistan by an enemy rocket strike.

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Thu May 17, 2012

CNN

SGT Scott Golden

I would like to salute my husband / farther SGT Scott Golden who is currently in afganistian who we miss tons!Daddys princess aubriana misses daddy and loves daddy so much! We say our prayers everynight and she wont forget it either! We are stationed in Fort Lewis Wa and Scott has served 9 years in the military.We have been married 2 years and i ... (more)

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Sunherald.com

Iuka post office to be named for fallen soldier

IUKA, Miss. -- The U.S. Post Office in Iuka will be renamed the Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office under legislation signed by President Obama.

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Wed May 16, 2012

CBS Local

Memorial Service Set For Fallen MN Soldier

MINNEAPOLIS - A memorial service will be held Wednesday for a Minnesota solider killed while in the line of duty.

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Tue May 15, 2012

Essence Magazine

My Life As A Military Wife: My Husband Just Returned from Afghanistan

For most married couples, it's no big deal to fall asleep while watching a movie together on the couch or cancel romantic date night plans because you're "just too tired." For Army wife Danielle Baynes-Boateng, 31, and her husband, 571st Sapper Company Commander Kwame Boateng, 31, missing out on those little moments of togetherness is just not a ... (more)

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Bellingham Herald

First Congregational Church of Tacoma highlights

During its 137 years, First Congregational Church of Tacoma has amassed a colorful and significant history.

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Mon May 14, 2012

CNN

SGT Scott Golden

I would like to salute my husband / farther SGT Scott Golden who is currently serving in Afganistian.We are currently stationed at Fort Lewis WA.

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Tue May 08, 2012

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Fallen Minn. soldier remembered as a brother

Mourners gathered Tuesday in Rochester to say goodbye to Army Sgt. Nicholas Dickhut .

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Mon May 07, 2012

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Picturing a perfect prom

Interlake High School senior Maya Zwang, who runs a local chapter of the charity Becca's Closet has organized the prom dress giveaway event for the past few years.

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Fri May 04, 2012

Mercer Island Reporter

Film about Islander to premier at Seattle International Film festival

There is a new film to be shown at the Seattle International Film Festival A in the coming weeks.

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