Iraq
Local Soldier Reacts To Report That Iraq Wasn’t Worth It
KDKA-AM’s Larry Richert talks to Ben Keen, head of Steel City Vets and veteran of Iraq, about a new government report that says going to Iraq wasn’t worth the cost.
Soldier From Plum Wounded In Combat
Last weekend, 23-year-old Sgt. Shane Stipancic was reminded that there are no days off in a war zone.
Former UPMC Doctor Leads Hopkins Team In Double Arm Transplant
Brendan Marrocco is excited to have two new arms, and he’s quickly learned to use them.
Emotional Sendoff For Local Soldier
A local soldier got a moving sendoff Sunday before heading to Iraq.
Fallen Marine Honored With Memorial 5K In Emsworth
The family of a Marine from Emsworth, who was killed in Iraq, is establishing a 5K run and walk in his memory. The proceeds are going to help wounded Marines and their families.
Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
Opinion: A Mad, Personal-Attacking, Interrupting Obama Loses Third Presidential Debate
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
Hearing Loss & Prevention Information
This Memorial Day we remember the men and women who serve in the military. Many veterans returning home from war have injuries that are not visible, such as hearing loss.
After Three Tours In Iraq, Father Calls Son His Hero
Andy was born in an Army hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia, healthy — or so his parents, John and E.K. believed. But Andy began missing developmental benchmarks for babies his age.
Injured Local Veteran Pushes For Better Treatment
Badly wounded by an improvised explosive device, Corpporal Tony Gower and his men immediately came under fire. The physical injuries healed, but his life would be permanently altered by a brain injury.
War Vets, Former NFL Stars To Compete In Indianapolis
A group of wounded Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans will also be taking the field in Indianapolis thanks in part to a former Steelers great.
Pittsburghers Showing Support As U.S. Troops Leave Iraq
After nearly nine years of war, the last convoy of U.S. troops has left Iraq. In Pittsburgh, many are showing their support for those returning soldiers. One woman is putting up yellow ribbons in their honor.
Air Force Chaplain Comes Home, Surprises Members Of Local Church
Members of a church in Brighton Heights have one more reason to celebrate this holiday season. A visitor showed up at their Sunday morning service this weekend and it was a welcome surprise for a congregation missing their assistant pastor.
Operation Troop Appreciation Organization Helping Military Families
Operation Troop Appreciation helps American servicemen and servicewomen who are overseas. But with President Obama announcing that troops are leaving Iraq, the organization is getting calls asking if they will continue their invaluable service.
Former Intelligence Officer, 9/11 Families Weigh In On Bin Laden’s Death
President Barack Obama says Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in an operation led by the United States.
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