Easter brunch shooting claims life of military veteran and coach

Article Title: Easter brunch shooting claims life of military veteran and coach

Article Excerpt: "In a devastating turn of events on Easter Day, Allen Beachem, a military veteran, youth basketball coach, husband, and father, fell victim to a senseless shooting at a Salemtown restaurant. The incident left six people injured...According to police, the suspect, identified as 46-year-old...He basically died protecting his brother because the man was going to shoot his brother. He ran to him and jumped in front of them,” Lowe said. Described as a pillar of the community, Beachem, 33, served as a veteran, volunteer firefighter, and dedicated coach for his son’s youth basketball team. Remembered for his selflessness and generosity, Beachem was known to “give you the shirt off his back,” according to Lowe."...Lowe expressed not only her family’s loss but also the broader impact on the Union Springs community in Alabama, where Beachem was revered as a local hero. “They took our superhero away,” she lamented.

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A Navy SEAL was convinced exposure to blasts damaged his brain, so he donated it to science to prove it

Article Title: A Navy SEAL was convinced exposure to blasts damaged his brain, so he donated it to science to prove it

Article Excerpt: "...Before he ended his life, Ryan Larkin made his family promise to donate his brain to science.

The 29-year-old Navy SEAL was convinced years of exposure to blasts had badly damaged his brain, despite doctors telling him otherwise. He had downloaded dozens of research papers on traumatic brain injury out of frustration that no one was taking him seriously, his father said.

“He knew,” Frank Larkin said. “I’ve grown to understand that he was out to prove that he was hurt, and he wasn’t crazy.”..."

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USPS seeks images of military veterans

Article Title: USPS seeks images of military veterans

Article Excerpt: "Postal Service employees who are military veterans or presently serving in the military can submit photos for possible inclusion in a video honoring Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Email submissions — including the veteran’s name, rank and USPS district — to Military Program Specialist Marty Mieras at military@usps.gov by Friday, Oct. 13. The photos may be old or new and may reflect participation in any branch or component of the military — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force, Reserves or National Guard. The video presentation will be released Thursday, Nov. 9. ..."

Reference Source: usps.com

NFL Rejected a 'Please Stand' Ad for Super Bowl, Veterans Group Says

Article Title: NFL Rejected a 'Please Stand' Ad for Super Bowl, Veterans Group Says

#PleaseStand

Snippet of Article: "...A veterans group is criticizing the National Football League for refusing to allow its advertisement encouraging players and fans to stand during the national anthem to air as part of the Super Bowl broadcast. '@AMVETSHQ will NOT tolerate the @NFL refusing #Veteran right to free speech. We fought for it!' Polk tweeted on Monday ..."
Article Source: www.newsweek.com

Military Veterans, Gold Star Mothers Receive Cars At Washington Nationals Ballpark

Military Veterans, Gold Star Mothers Receive Cars At Washington Nationals Ballpark

Article Title: Military Veterans, Gold Star Mothers Receive Cars At Washington Nationals Ballpark

Snippet of Article: "...Two military veterans with service-related disabilities and two Gold Star Mothers who lost their sons in combat each received keys to practically brand new cars from GEICO and Caliber Collision to thank and honor them for their service and sacrifices. The special presentation took place at the Washington Nationals ballpark ..."

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THANKS! We would like to thank GEICO and Caliber Collision for their contribution in thanking ours veterans and their families. This is a big donation and our nation's veterans appreciate it. Let's do business with these folks.

Judges Consider New Factor at Sentencing: Military Service

Article Title: Judges Consider New Factor at Sentencing: Military Service

Snippet of Article: "...number of judges say US military veterans should be treated differently from nonveterans when they are sentenced for ..."

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Career Expo at Fort Rucker planned for military to civilian life personnel

Article Title: Career Expo at Fort Rucker planned for military to civilian life personnel

Snippet of Article: "...CivilianJobs.com will host a Career Expo January 20, 2010, at Fort Rucker. This expo is designed for career information to the men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, retirees, veterans, and members of the National Guard and Reserve and their spouses so they can take advantage of this free opportunity to meet with local and national employers.
Transitioning military and military veterans ..."

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Military Veterans May be at Risk for Mesothelioma & Asbestos-Related Illnesses

Article Title: Military Veterans May be at Risk for Mesothelioma & Asbestos-Related Illnesses

Snippet of Article: "... The U.S. Navy was not ignorant of the dangers of asbestos and evidence suggesting the hazardous qualities of asbestos was swiftly covered up by asbestos manufacturers. The Navy issued a ban on asbestos-contaminated materials on new ships in 1973, but then violated its own ban for the next five years.

In 1983, the Navy Asbestos Control Program was created to help facilitate compliance with asbestos-related regulations set by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Despite these actions, many veterans continued to be exposed to high levels of asbestos even after the Navy began to replace contaminated ships...."

Article Source: www.asbestos.com
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