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Amputee who returned to Iraq appears at fundraiser for disabled ski program
![Bill Dietrich describes himself as "a ski bum with a purpose."](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-02/101775780-04190208.jpg "Bill Dietrich describes himself as "a ski bum with a purpose.\"")
matthewu@herald-mail.comBill Dietrich describes himself as "a ski bum with a purpose." On Friday night, the founder and executive director of Two Top Adaptive Sports Foundation said his goal was to raise a few thousand dollars for the disabled ski program he runs at Whitetail...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Wars and Interventions, The New York Times, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Defense
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Blackhawks to visit Obamas at White House
Tribune reporterWASHINGTON—The reigning Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks will visit President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the White House on March 11. The visit, at 2 p.m. Chicago time, will see the president salute his hometown hockey...Tags: National Hockey League, Barack Obama, Elections, Washington Capitals, Politics
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In Iraq speech, no 'Mission Accomplished' moment
The Swampby Mike Memoli President Obama addresses the nation from the Oval Office tonight, marking the fulfillment of a campaign pledge to wind down the war in Iraq. But his remarks will be carefully calibrated, officials say, to avoid any definitive......Tags: Washington (U.S. state), George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Wars and Interventions, International Military Interventions
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Service project raises $4,000 for guide dogs
Animal Crazy - Orlando SentinelFrom Southeastern Guide Dogs: Austin Knapp, 18, of Sykesville, Md., as president of that state’s Children of the American Revolution, needed to complete a service project but was having trouble determining what to do. His grandparents, Vanra and Chuck... -
For Rufus, winningest bull terrier in breed history, life as a retired show dog is still busy
L.A. UnleashedRufus is the most decorated bull terrier in the history of the breed, a celebrity ambassador and one of the busiest therapy dogs in the country. With his enduring popularity and hectic schedule of public appearances at age 10 (that's...... -
Community & Clubs: Iraq war veteran to speak at meeting
On Wednesday, Iraq war veteran David Mayer is going to be at the general meeting of the American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291, along with his mother and father. He will speak about the organization he is establishing to build homes for veterans who have...Tags: Internists, Mountains, Sports, International Military Interventions, University of Southern California
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Injured Antioch Marine gets hero’s welcome
TribLocal - Libertyville � NewsFor the veteran who stood on a sidewalk in downtown Antioch, the time he spent waiting to greet an injured Marine was a small gesture …... -
Injured warriors face a different fight today
Darryl E. OwensThree years ago, after losing his legs to a roadside blast in Iraq, Mike Fradera lay in a Texas Army hospital bed, going stir-crazy. He craved the freedom that a new set of government-issued limbs promised. Three years later, padding around on his...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Internists, Sports, Health and Medical Professionals, Defense
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A heartfelt homecoming
NEWPORT BEACH — Three years ago, Glen Mayer was sitting behind an American Legion booth at a fair in Palo Cedro, near Redding, when Bill Dunn happened upon the unexpected welcome mat.
Dunn, the 1st vice commander of American Legion Post No. 291 in...Tags: Emergency Incidents, Veterans Affairs, Injuries and Wounds, Broken Leg, Health and Medical Professionals
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Connecticut Soldier Dies From Injuries Suffered In Afghanistan
Last summer, six months before he was deployed to Afghanistan for the second time, infantry Sgt. Edwin Rivera sat in his car in the driveway of his parents' house in Waterford and explained to his mother why he was returning to war.
It was the sad...Tags: Nuclear Power, Death, Family, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Korean War (1950-1953)
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Sunday shows: Warren, Huckabee, Obey, Bayh
Top of the TicketBill and Melinda Gates join the usual crowd of politicians and political operatives on the Sunday talk show circuit this week.... -
Afghan president pays his respects to fallen Marine, wounded sailor who fought in Helmand province
L.A. NOWBefore, during and immediately after the Marine-led offensive against Taliban fighters in their stronghold of Marja, Afghan President Hamid Karzai's absence and tepid comments were noticeable -- actions that were displeasing to some U.S. troops who did...
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