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Burb's Eye View: Cookies, memories and our local veterans
Doris Vick's dental drill was busted, and the strapping young technician who came to fix it was having a heck of a time. This was one of those foot-pedal-powered drills, she recalls. The World War II-era technology was state of the art at the time; it...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Defense, Armed Conflicts, Human Interest, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
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Residents honor veterans
The band’s final rehearsal at McCambridge Park could be heard a block away, causing drivers to turn their heads or honk, and passersby to pause and take in the scene. More than half the seats set up for Burbank’s Veterans Day Ceremony were...Tags: Defense, Memorial Day, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, Human Interest
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Ceremonies set to honor, remember veterans
While Memorial Day is meant to honor the nation's fallen military heroes, Burbank's ceremony Monday will also recognize local sons and daughters who have made it home safely from their time in the service.
Four Burbank residents completed their tours...Tags: Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Human Interest, Travel, Music Theater
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Residents give thanks to veterans
BURBANK — Hundreds of residents gathered Monday to honor Burbank servicemen and women who have fought and continue to defend the United States on the battlefields.
During the annual Memorial Day tradition, members of the Burbank Veteran...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Defense, Korean War (1950-1953), National Security, World War I (1914-1918)
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Military recruits sworn in at ceremony
Nearly 120 recruits for the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard were sworn in together Tuesday morning at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel — the largest such combined ceremony, organizers said. Celebrities may have brought the...Tags: San Fernando, California, World War II (1939-1945), Defense, JAG (tv program)
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Community thanks veterans
About 300 veterans, family members and local, state and national officials gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony Thursday at McCambridge Park War Memorial and its ever-burning flame in Burbank. Michael Depalo, chairman of Burbank's Veterans Commemorative...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Defense, Adam Schiff, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Family
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Homeless veterans need housing help
I share L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich's joy at the placement of 1,200 homeless dogs over the past several years ("Political Landscape: Antonovich stands up for furry friends," Nov. 11). I hope he can do the same for homeless people, especially...Tags: California, Defense, Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Adam Schiff
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Memorial Day about all vets
Vietnam War veteran Mickey DePalo continues to serve his country — and his city — as chairman of the Burbank Veterans Commemorative Committee.
DePalo works with about 14 other members to organize programs for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Death, Defense, Korean War (1950-1953), Holidays
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LAPD vet likely to join Burbank
DOWNTOWN — The Burbank Police Department is expected to announce a veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division to the post of police captain, sources said. The city is completing a background check on Denis J. Cremins,...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Defense, Crimes, Local Elections, Elections
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VA and veterans organization announced alliance to reduce claims backlog
Under fire for its backlog of disability claims, the Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday announced it would enlist the help of two established service organizations to speed the process. The Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion...Tags: Colleges and Universities, American Legion, Eric Shinseki, Disabled American Veterans, Hospitals and Clinics
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New Mental Health Facility at Salem VA is almost done
WDBJ7 ReporterThe newest building at the Salem Veterans Affairs Hospital will treat the injuries you can't see. The $9.5 million dollar Mental Health Wing will treat veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other psychological ailments. The 25,000 square...Tags: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Mental Health, Health, Behavioral Conditions
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The VA's latest plan to eliminate backlog of veterans benefits claims
Watchdog with Paul MuschickThe Department of Veterans Affairs has come up with several ideas to eliminate the backlog of veterans claims for benefits. It previously has announced a move to electronic claims processing and said it would expedite claims that have been pending......
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