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New program seeks military vets for high-tech jobs

The Arlington County Board voted five to zero Saturday to approve a state grant to train military veterans in the county and the City of Alexandria for jobs in the information technology field.

Sunday - 04/21/2013, 07:26am EDT

Tags: thomas warren, Acentia, Arlington County Board, City of Alexandria

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Archi's Acres looks to bring hydroponic garden to D.C.

A hydroponic garden that employs veterans may open in D.C. next year. One of its partners, Dylan Ratigan, wants to see veterans play a larger role in solving the nation's problems.

Thursday - 04/04/2013, 10:06am EDT

Tags: Daniel Ratigan, gardening, colleen kelleher

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As Iraq war winds down, retired Navy admiral wants troops remembered

A prominent leader who guided U.S. troops through parts of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is still concerned about men and women in uniform.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 05:15am EDT

Tags: Kathy Stewart, military, mike mullen, Iraq War, Wounded Warriors

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Veterans seek new perspective along Appalachian Trail

Thirteen veterans will put on their backpacks and boots and begin a long hike north along the longest trail in the world Sunday in hopes of shedding their lives in the military and embracing civilian life. Their in for a lot of bonding and physical challenges along the way.

Saturday - 03/16/2013, 03:18pm EDT

Tags: Kathy Stewart, Appalachian Trail, Warrior Hike

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Veteran entrepreneur training expanding in Md.

Tuesday - 01/29/2013, 07:55am EST

Tags: Howard County Economic Development Authority,

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Business boot camp helps veterans translate skills to boardroom

A 15-day boot camp for veterans helps them retool their skills to the business world.

Tuesday - 01/22/2013, 10:03am EST

Tags: darci marchese, employment, Fullbridge Program, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

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Helping disabled veterans receive benefits

Help is on the way for disabled veterans having trouble navigating the Veterans Affairs benefits system.

Tuesday - 11/13/2012, 09:48am EST

Tags: Kathy Stewart, National Veterans Legal Services Program, Veterans Affairs

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Heartfelt stories of WWII veterans coming to D.C.

A documentary that tells the story of four World War II veterans and their dream of seeing their memorial in the District will be screened downtown over the next month.

Monday - 11/12/2012, 04:11pm EST

Tags: Honor Flight,

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