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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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Thousands of veteran served in North Texas socks event
Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802 members put together care packages of socks for veterans. Over 3,000 veterans have already been served through this effort in the past.
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UTA grad, Air Force vet on a mission to help families with neurodivergent children like her own
After a TBI ended her service in the Air Force, veteran Lamiea Ezell is now on a mission to help neurodivergent children.
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Air Force vet with TBI graduates, now on a mission to help neurodivergent children
Air Force veteran graduates from UTA, now on a mission to help families with neurodivergent children like her own. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has more.
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North Texas roofer spreading holiday cheer to help veteran
Crews in Fort Worth are helping to build a better life for a veteran and his family. Hear how a local roofer found a way to spread some serious holiday cheer.
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Ellis County veterans housing group races to raise money, get county permits for tiny homes
An organization housing homeless veterans in Ellis County needs to raise thousands of dollars in the next few days to help get more vets off the street.
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Organization housing homeless veterans in need of help
An organization housing homeless veterans in Ellis County needs to raise thousands of dollars in the next few days to help get more vets off the street.
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Find peace in a cup of tea with Rakkasan Tea Company
Learn the story behind veteran-owned Rakkasan Tea Company and how they’re giving back to war-torn communities through their business.
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Remains of World War II veteran buried in Kentucky
A Kentucky veteran killed during World War II was buried on Friday after his remains were identified through DNA testing.
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Aviation Discovery Fest receives positive feedback
The Dallas-based Commemorative Air Force made significant changes to its Veterans Day celebration this year, foregoing its choreographed airshow following last year’s tragic mid-air collision.
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Aviation Discovery Fest focuses on ground activities
Sunday, Nov. 12, marks one year since six people were killed in a mid-air collision at the “Wings Over Dallas” Airshow. The Dallas-based commemorative air force significantly changed its Veterans Day celebration this year, preceding the choreographed airshow. Organizers say the response has been positive, and they feel the right decision was made. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Black veterans denied VA health benefits more often than white veterans, new data shows
New data from the Veterans Benefits Administration that NBC obtained shows a wide disparity for former military members seeking disability benefits.
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‘Everybody has worth:' High school kids serve as pallbearers for homeless veterans
Students at a Detroit high school are serving as pallbearers for military veterans who were homeless when they died or without a family.
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Hope and healing with Heroes on the Water
Find out how Heroes on the Water is bringing hope and healing to veterans and their families through their outdoor programs.
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Veterans are more likely than most to kill themselves with guns
Some families who’ve lost a loved one to suicide want to talk openly about firearm safety and rights.
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Walk supports mental health care for veterans
A group of both soldiers and civilians, began their 50-mile journey as the sun rose over downtown Dallas Friday morning. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the story.
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Soldiers, civilians walk from Dallas to Fort Worth to support mental health care for veterans
Darrin Beheler, and a group of both soldiers and civilians, began their 50-mile journey as the sun rose over downtown Dallas Friday morning.
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Iwo Jima Marine veteran, 98, to sing God Bless America before Sunday's race at TMS
A 98-year-old veteran U.S. Marine from Fort Worth will perform God Bless America before Sunday’s NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Dentists to offer free dental care to veterans
Estimates show around 27% of adults don’t have dental insurance, and the cost is a major factor that keeps people from getting the dental work they need, even if they do have insurance. NBC 5 Responds shows how a local dental practice is teaming up with a veterans group to help ease the burden for North Texas vets.
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Rockwall dentists offer free dental care to veterans
Estimates show around 27% of adults don’t have dental insurance coverage. Even with insurance, cost may get in the way.