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Musician Bret Michaels hears wounded vets' concerns

Before he took the stage for a Sunday night show, musician Bret Michaels met with more than two dozen wounded veterans. "Working with men and women in the military is my passion," said Michaels, who comes from a military family.

08:22 March 10, 2014

Army veteran ran military surplus store with devotion, humor

Gil Friedman was known by his trademark jumpsuit. Those jumpsuits were as much a fixture at his the Army-Navy store as the canteens and combat boots. Friedman, who died on Feb. 27 at 88, was owner, president and chief humorist at the store.

08:03 March 10, 2014

Kurt Chew-Een Lee dies at 88; decorated for bravery in Korean War

Like many Americans of his generation, Kurt Chew-Een Lee was eager to fight in World War II. He left college at age 18 to enlist in the Marine Corps. Beyond a deeply felt patriotism, Lee had a personal motive: "I wanted to dispel the notion about the Chinese being meek, bland and obsequious," he told The Times in 2010.

05:07 March 10, 2014

Jobs program for National Guard members expanding to include all military branches

An effort to help S.C. National Guard members find jobs will be expanded to serve all military members, Gov. Nikki Haley announced last week.

00:56 March 10, 2014

Veterans, horses form bond to cope with PTSD

A departure from the battlefield, for many soldiers, in no way guarantees a seamless transition to an ordinary routine when returning home. Many of these returning warriors find themselves having to cope with a number of mental health issues including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, self-destructive behavior, displacement and suicidal thoughts. They often find themselves in a dark place, a destination that no type of medication or psychiatric therapy seems to be able to resolve.

08:58 March 9, 2014

Retiree helps right Medal of Honor wrongs

When Joe Rodriguez heard the voice on the telephone, he was stunned: ''This is President Obama; congratulations.'' Then, for a second, the strip club owner and local philanthropist wondered if the caller was "a friend pulling my leg. I tried not to laugh or be snooty.''

08:46 March 9, 2014

Navajo military veterans struggle with housing

In World War II he served as a Navajo code talker, one of the Marines who became legendary by using their native tongue to transmit messages the enemy could not decipher. Years later, to express its appreciation, the Navajo Nation built Tom Jones Jr. a house.

15:46 March 9, 2014

Lawmakers seek extension of vets’ unemployment benefits

The Help Hire Our Heroes Act, which would continue training assistance for unemployed veterans, has been introduced in the House.

00:14 March 8, 2014

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