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Veteran Released From Hospital in Time for 104th Birthday
World War II veteran Major Wooten was released from the hospital on Monday after battling COVID-19.
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‘Put Some Respect on Her Name': Army Vet and Comedian Rita Brent Performs Her Viral Rap About Kamala Harris
Comedian Rita Brent’s rap video about Kamala Harris making history as the first Black woman Vice President-elect has gone viral. The rapper and Army veteran joined LX News to talk about the message behind her viral rap and drop some bars of “solidarity magic.”
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CDCR Confirms Early Release of Oceanside Vet Convicted of Torturing Neighbors' Dogs
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has confirmed an Oceanside Navy veteran convicted of torturing his neighbors’ dogs was released on Monday, months ahead of schedule, due to the coronavirus.
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Veteran Convicted of Torturing Neighbors' Dogs on List for Early Release
David Herbert, an honorably discharged disabled veteran, was sentenced to nearly nine years behind bars. He has served just 17 months
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Possible Early Release for Veteran Convicted of Torturing Dogs
A man convicted of torturing dogs may be released early due to the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 7’s Dave Summers has more.
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Army Veteran Survives COVID-19 Hospitalization, Now Faces New Health Scare
An Army veteran who survived COVID-19 went from recovered and working out to sick again, and wondering whether or not her lungs will ever heal. Yvette Paz is a fitness fanatic and fighter. The former San Diegan battled back from COVID-19 after taking part in the hydroxychloroquine clinical trials in March of this year. She even video blogged her recovery....
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Veteran Dealing With After Effects of COVID-19
Army veteran Yvette Paz thought she was fully recovered, but five months after contracting COVID-19, related illnesses came out of nowhere.
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‘Was I Ever Suprised': Dozens Suprise WWII Vet on 95th Birthday
With honks, waves, and cheers dozens surprised a World War II Veteran on his 95th birthday.
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Marine Birthday Surprise
A World War II Veteran recieved a special surprise on his birthday: a drive by caravan
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A Ballerina Shares Her Story of War and Family Suicide Through Dance
Exit12 is a dance and ballet company formed by an Iraq War veteran dedicated to telling the personal stories of war through art and veteran-centered workshops.
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Army Veteran Who Organized La Mesa Protest Speaks Out About Looting
KC Short, an Army veteran, organized Saturday’s protests in La Mesa and said he does not condone the looting or the chaos that escalated after the peaceful movement he had planned.
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La Mesa Protest Organizer Speaks Out Against Looting
NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar spoke to KC Short about the unrest in La Mesa.
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Inspirational Grad Continues to Serve After Accident
Montana Reinschmidt’s military uniform was barely worn in when an accident on a dirt bike left him paralyzed.
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1st COVID-19 Death Reported Within San Diego VA's Healthcare System
The Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System reported Tuesday its first known death among veterans in their system from complications with COVID-19.
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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday After Raising Millions for UK's Health Service
The British World War II veteran who became a national hero by raising millions to support the country’s National Health Service celebrated two milestones on Thursday with much fanfare, NBC News reports.
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‘Can't Believe He Got This Virus and Died': Remembering Veteran and Car Enthusiast Robert Fria
By the time Robert Fria was 77 years old, he had a long list of accomplishments: Vietnam Veteran, United Airlines Captain, husband, father, grandfather, author, and well-known car collector. I just can’t believe he got this virus and died. He was very healthy. Taking walks with the dogs, working around here. We did so many fun things. Last year...
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New VA Interactive Map Shows Local Veteran Coronavirus Cases
The Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled a new website with an interactive map showing cases of the coronavirus within its healthcare system, including cases located in San Diego. The nationwide numbers show 5,505 positive cases and 339 deaths among veterans as of April 20 In San Diego County, which is in a state that started social distancing early, 35 veterans…
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New Website Sheds Light on Local Veteran COVID-19 Cases
A few dozen veterans have tested positive for the coronavirus in the VA San Diego Healthcare System since reporting its first cases a little more than a month ago, reports NBC 7’s Bridget Naso. The good news: So far, not one veteran has died from COVID-19 in the San Diego system .
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What's Up: San Diego WWII Vet Goes to the Super Bowl
A local veteran heads to the Super Bowl and one person is killed in a Southern California shooting. NBC 7’s Marianne Kushi has what’s up.
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Marine Veteran And Organic Farmer Sues Whole Foods For Fraud
A former Marine Corps Sergeant who served three tours in Iraq and founded a non-profit to help veterans transition into agriculture has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods Organic Markets, claiming the company nearly bankrupted his and his wife’s organic farm. Colin and Karen Archipley, owners of Archi’s Acres filed their lawsuit in federal court against the organic food...