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Local North Texas hero remembered on National Medal of Honor Day
Monday marks National Medal of Honor Day and in Arlington the National Medal Of Honor Museum Foundation celebrated the life and legacy of a local hero, and Medal of Honor recipient, Colonel Neel E. Kearby.
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North Texas vet seeks to help others traumatic brain injuries
Thousands of veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq struggle with everyday tasks and insomnia. A North Texas Green Beret received treatment thanks to an act of kindness and is now helping others. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.
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North Texas Green Beret's recovery shines light on TBI treatment for veterans
A veteran Green Beret from North Texas who co-founded a nonprofit to raise awareness for veteran suicide was recently gifted treatment for his traumatic brain injury at a veteran-focused physical therapy center.
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Family fights to help military veteran receive benefits
NBC 5 Responds Is sharing the story of a local Vietnam veteran. For years, he has tried accessing his military benefits but the family says his dishonorable discharge is complicating their efforts. The family believes he’s lived a lifetime with PTSD and they want to get him the care they say he deserves. Now some five decades after returning from...
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Decades after combat service, local veteran seeks benefits
NBC 5 Responds to the family of a Vietnam veteran trying to access military benefits.
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Texas Gov. Abbott skydives with WWII veteran
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spent part of the day in the sky! He sky-dived with a 106-year-old World War II veteran in San Marcos to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans.
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Biden says America's veterans are ‘the steel spine of this nation' as he pays tribute at Arlington
President Joe Biden has marked Veterans Day with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. The commander in chief said America’s veterans are “the steel spine of this nation” as he spoke at the Memorial Amphitheater.
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Psychedelic therapy may take a step forward in Defense bill
Many veterans returning to North Texas struggle with post-traumatic stress and at times it can be deadly. It’s such a problem that some veterans are turning to treatment outside the United States for psychedelics but there are signs that may soon change.
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Post-Military Life Can be Challenging for Texas Veterans and Their Families–These Resources Can Help
Military soldiers often face adversity when returning home from duty, but these local organizations work hard to ease the transition by supporting veterans and their families.
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Hope and Healing With Equine Therapy
We learn about the Jinx McCain Horsemanship Program and their mission to help veterans heal with the power of equine therapy. MORE: TheFund.org | @SemperFiAndAmericasFund
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How to Help Fisher House's Mission to Serve Military Families
Ken Fisher, the chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation, joins NBC 5 to discuss ways North Texans can donate or volunteer to help with the organization’s efforts to help military families.
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Attend the 2022 Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade
The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade is back, honoring the services and sacrifices of our veterans. MORE: VetsDayInDallas.org
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Veterans Day 2022 Freebies, Deals and Discounts In DFW
Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and in honor of the service members that have so bravely served our country, restaurants and businesses are saying thank you with free meals, discounts and more.