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veterans
Jolly and Crist differ on guns, campaign money & Clinton
A closely-watched race for Congress in Pinellas County, Florida could be an opportunity for Democrats to pick up a House seat; Republican Congress member David Jolly faces an uphill battle in his newly-redrawn district against former Florida Governor Charlie...
Operation: Reveille gives veterans homes in Tampa
About fifty veterans who were homeless Wednesday morning now have a place to live, thanks to a program called Operation: Reveille. Inside a giant cruise terminal at Port Tampa Bay dozens of social service organizations set...
Local Help & Events for Veterans plus a little History
Wednesday is Veteran’s Day, and there are several organizations stepping forward to help those who have served in the armed forces. There is a Free Dentistry Day at the Village Plaza Dental Designs, where veterans...
Florida This Week speaks with combat veterans from WWII to Iraq War
Florida This Week speaks with combat veterans from WWII to Iraq War
Exploring questions about traumatic brain injury in soldiers and veterans
Exploring the questions about traumatic brain injury in soldiers and veterans
Veterans have new tool to find rides
Veterans have new tool to find rides
New Port Richey job fair draws 300 residents looking for work
More than 300 job seekers and dozens of employers converged on a job fair in New Port Richey, where many residents say they are finding it difficult to find work outside of the service industry....
US Dept of Labor provides services for women veterans at “Stand Down”
With help from the Women’s Bureau of the Department of Labor, Tampa Crossroads lined up free services and help for Women’s Veterans in Tampa on Saturday at “Stand Down, Stand Up for Women Veterans.” More...
Veterans for Peace protests the 7th Anniversary of the Iraq War
Military supporters flocked to see the Blue Angels fighter jets swoop and soar around MacDill Air Force Base for the annual air show. But dozens of people gathered near the base to protest the war...
Veterans for Peace to protest the School of the Americas this weekend
Anti-war protesters held signs today in South Tampa; some of the signs said “Honk if you want to close Gitmo”, and “bring them home.” Early in 2006, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid criticized President Bush’s...
Veterans Day Parade honors US armed forces
A parade honoring veterans took place at James Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa this morning. More than thirty-five units including veterans service organizations, high school bands, and Gasparilla krewes were part of the procession. The...
