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Say Thanks Parade: Honoring Post 9/11 Veterans
Last Updated: 3:46 PM 05/11/12 - The Big Bend Says Thanks Parade on May 19th for our Post 9/11 Veterans still needs the Community’s support.
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FSU Student-Veteran Wins Prestigious National Award
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Last Updated: 11:18 AM 12/13/11 - Florida State University senior Jared Lyon has been named Student Veteran of the Year by a prestigious national advocacy organization. (Full Story)
Dunbar Book
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Last Updated: 9:21 AM 11/14/11 - The story of the book "Before They Were the Black Sheep" by Carl Dunbar and edited by his son Pete, and how the book came to fruition. (Full Story)
FSU Vows to Help Vets, Helps Soldier Become Star
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Last Updated: 1:20 AM 11/12/11 - Florida State University is pledging to become the most veteran friendly school in the nation, using Veterans Day to make the announcement. (Full Story)
Thousands Pay Tribute to Veterans in Tallahassee
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Last Updated: 1:15 AM 11/12/11 - Thousands show up to pay tribute to military men and women during the Veterans Day Parade (Full Story)
Veterans Day in Madison 11-11-11
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Last Updated: 5:51 PM 11/11/11 - A standing room only crowd gathered in the lobby of the Madison County Community Bank at 11:00 AM on November, 11, 2011 to honor all veterans of all wars. (Full Story)
Statement from Governor Rick Scott Regarding Veterans Day
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Last Updated: 5:02 PM 11/11/11 - Florida Governor Rick Scott issues statement regarding Veterans Day. (Full Story)
Department of Ag and Consumer Services Honors America's Veterans Through "Operation Outdoor Freedom"
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Last Updated: 4:32 PM 11/11/11 - Commissioner Putnam Launches Program Inviting Wounded Veterans and

Active Service Members of the U.S. Military to Enjoy Florida State Forests

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Broadview Assisted Living Veterans Honored
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Last Updated: 10:24 AM 11/12/11 - It's not everyday you meet a hero...but the front room in the Broadview Assisted Living was filled with heroes celebrating the upcoming Veterans Day. (Full Story)
Desoto Trail Elementary School Holds Veterans Day Celebration
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Last Updated: 3:15 PM 11/10/11 - The school honored active and retired military with a reception and school wide parade where the students and families lined the “parade route”. (Full Story)
Experience in Iraq leads friends to Tallahassee Community College
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Last Updated: 3:09 PM 11/10/11 - In a large house near Tallahassee Community College, four young men who served together in Iraq find themselves signed up for a different sort of mission. Although they come from far-flung parts of the United States, they are now all students at TCC. (Full Story)
Leon County Holiday Closures and Service Changes - Veteran's Day
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Last Updated: 3:03 PM 11/10/11 - All Leon County offices and libraries, with the exception of Parks and Recreation facilities and the Solid Waste Management Facility, will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day. (Full Story)
Peace Time and War Time Vets Receive Different Benefits
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Last Updated: 7:26 AM 11/10/11 - We're just two days away from Veteran's Day. A day to honor the men and women who signed up to protect our country. But benefits for those vets depend on when they served. (Full Story)
Applebee's Veterans Day & Thank You Movement
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Last Updated: 11:12 AM 11/08/11 - Applebee's will thank our nation's Veterans and Active Duty Military by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee's for a free thank you meal on Veterans Day. (Full Story)
Florida State Parks Recognize Veterans Day with Free Day Use Entrance
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Last Updated: 9:00 AM 11/08/11 - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service will offer free day-use entry to all* state parks on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, in recognition of Veterans Day. (Full Story)
Haircuts to Support Vets
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Last Updated: 8:00 AM 11/08/11 - A local business is helping veterans... one haircut at a time.
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National Forests in Florida Waive Fees During Veterans Day Weekend
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Last Updated: 1:08 PM 11/08/11 - The National Forests in Florida is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites over Veterans Day weekend. (Full Story)
Veterans United Uses NASCAR Sponsorship to Spotlight Veteran Unemployment
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Last Updated: 2:39 PM 11/07/11 - Veterans United Home Loans and Hire Heroes USA are teaming up to spotlight the epidemic of veteran unemployment as Veterans United sponsors the No. 32 car during NASCAR’s Kobalt Tools 500 on November 13 at Phoenix International Raceway. (Full Story)
Free Veteran's Day Picnic and Musicfest
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Last Updated: 2:28 PM 11/07/11 - Following the excitement of the Jacksonville Veteran’s Day Parade, come to a picnic and a free concert in Metro Park. Everyone is welcome to relax, enjoy great food and listen to some of the best bands Jacksonville has to offer. (Full Story)
TCC Educator's Book Release Coincides with Veterans Day
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Last Updated: 10:26 AM 11/07/11 - Melissa Soldani-Lemon, who has long been an advocate for the needs of military veterans, has now found another way to show her support. (Full Story)
WWII Veteran Gets Combat Medal 67 Years Later
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Last Updated: 9:28 AM 11/07/11 - World War II Veteran Terrell Yon's family says the presentation of the French Combat medal, Croix de Guerre, is now mission complete--a mission that began back in 1943.
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Wakulla County Celebrates Local Veterans
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Last Updated: 9:24 AM 11/07/11 - Proud VETS, families and supporters piled up in downtown Wakulla county this morning. It was all for the 5th annual Veteran's Day Parade and Celebration. (Full Story)
2nd Annual Veterans Parade
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Last Updated: 3:07 PM 11/04/11 - 2nd Annual Veterans Parade in Thomasville, GA with grand marshal Thad Selman. (Full Story)
City Service Changes for Veterans Day Holiday
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Last Updated: 2:28 PM 11/04/11 - The City of Tallahassee’s administrative offices will be closed for the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 11. (Full Story)
A Call for Veterans Day Volunteers
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Last Updated: 3:14 PM 11/02/11 - "We are still in dire need for Volunteers." (Full Story)
Agent Orange Quilt of Tears
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Last Updated: 10:49 AM 11/03/11 - Agent Orange Quilt of Tears Veterans Day Display (Full Story)
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