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Beyond all expectations

Service-disabled military retiree rises to the top of the small-business world.

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Law Provides Business Resources For Veterans

The Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 can help soldier-entrepreneurs.

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Severe Eye Injuries Don't Stop Missouri Ballplayer

Larry Whitaker started playing baseball when he was 5 years old. He was a gifted young player, able to elevate his game enough to make travel teams by the time he was 11. But everything the young man dreamed of nearly fell to pieces on the Fourth of July 2005 when a bottle rocket misfired and hit Whitaker in his left eye. His cornea was scratched, and his iris was shattered. His right eye was also damaged. Suddenly, he was legally blind. Doctors said he would never play baseball again.

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The Strongest Generation

Army Vice Chief Gen. Richard Cody says that never before have so few Americans bravely protected so many.

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A Long-Term Commitment

What the people of Afghanistan need from America.

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Honor students with medal program

One of the best ways to perform service to God and country is to take an active interest in developing America's youth as patriotic, freedom-loving citizens.

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Helmets To Hardhats

For young veterans launching their careers, a national program turns military experience into civilian certification and acceptance.

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Do You Need A Career Coach?

A career coach can be an invaluable resource in today's competitive, constantly changing and often difficult market.

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Fresh Paint

Infantry sergeant bears witness to Ramadi's historic transformation.

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Sen. Daniel Akaka: Bring VA Up To Date

Senate Veterans Affairs Committtee chairman Daniel Akaka speaks with The American Legion Magazine about the committee's approach to the second half of the 110th Congress.

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