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McKees Rocks Community Comes Together To Save Veterans Memorial
MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) – In McKees Rocks, veterans were up early Wednesday morning trying for the second time to save a memorial from the early 40’s. It’s tucked out of sight and out of mind at the old...
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Heroes Of The USS Pittsburgh Honored
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The heroes of the USS Pittsburgh were honored this Veterans Day at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. They all remember the violent typhoon in the China Sea more than 60 years ago....
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Local Congressmen Working To Give Forgotten Vets A Proper Burial
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Lynne Doyle was among those at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies this Veterans Day visiting the graves of her parents. Her father was World War II veteran. “Rev. E. Jerome...
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Local Vet Spearheading Effort To Get Memorial For Veterans Of War On Terror
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The country has honored its veterans in Washington DC with memorials to those who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. But as the global War on Terror enters its 15th year,...
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Virtual Reality Brings Memorials To Vets Who Can’t Travel
KINGWOOD, TX (CBS) — Thousands of veterans of World War II and the Korean War have experienced Honor Flights, which bring veterans from around the country to Washington, DC to see the memorials built...
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Hundreds Attend Annual Veterans Day Parade Downtown
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The City of Pittsburgh honored veterans today with the annual Veterans Day Parade. This is the day we honor the men and woman who have served our country. People lined Liberty...
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Thank You Veterans! Here’s A List Of Veterans Day Freebies
PITTSBURGH (CBS) — Lots of businesses are honoring U.S. veterans and active duty military members for Veterans Day. If you fall into those categories, here are some places where you can get free stuff...
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NFL Boycott Declared For Veterans Day Weekend, Nearly 75,000 Vow Support
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Tens of thousands upset over NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem are planning a boycott of the NFL. A Facebook group now has more...
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Restaurants Offer Freebies For Veterans, Active Duty Military Members
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A number of restaurant chains across the country are thanking military veterans and active duty members by offering free or discounted food on...
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Pittsburgh Breaks Record Low Temperature On Veterans Day
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It was a frigid start on Veterans Day in Pittsburgh and a new record low was set. Temperatures fell all the way down to 17° Saturday morning,...
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Duquesne University Hosts State’s Largest Veterans Day Breakfast
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A total of 700 veterans enjoyed breakfast at Duquesne University in the state’s largest Veterans Day breakfast. The Veterans Leadership Program...
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Furry Tails: A Future Service Dog’s Journey Begins
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This Veterans Day weekend is a lucky one for a sweet little rescue puppy. Not only will she never be a shelter dog again, but someday she’ll...
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Students Celebrate Veterans Day With Patriotic Flash Mob At Westmoreland Mall
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter GREENSBURG (KDKA) — A group of Penn Trafford School District students celebrated Veterans Day at the Westmoreland Mall with a flash mob performance Friday. Students...
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Pentagon Postponing President Trump’s Military Parade
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter By Barbara Starr and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Defense says the military parade originally scheduled for Veterans Day will be postponed. “The...
View ArticleThank You Veterans: Deals & Free Meals On Veterans Day
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many restaurants will offer deals and discounts for active duty and retired military members on Veterans Day. Unless otherwise noted, all deals...
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Pittsburgh Soldier Who Was The First American Casualty In WWI Remembered
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was called the “war to end all wars,” which, sadly, it failed to do. But the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I this Sunday is a time...
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Veteran’s ‘No Hero Left Behind’ Organization Helps Those Who Have Served Stay...
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Before veterans march through the streets of Pittsburgh this weekend, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra held a tribute Friday night to all those...
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Pittsburghers Line Streets For Annual Veterans Day Parade
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many Pittsburghers lined the streets on a chilly Saturday morning to honor our veterans. More than 100,000 veterans live in Allegheny County,...
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10 Ways To Honor Veterans Beyond Veterans Day
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter(CNN) — Every year on November 11, Americans honor the 19.6 million active and former US service members who have gone to war. Veterans Day is marked by parades,...
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Veterans Day Recognized Throughout The Area In Special Ceremonies
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania is home to nearly 900,000 veterans who were honored in several ceremonies and services over Veterans Day weekend. Braving the cold...
View ArticleThank You For Your Service: Free Meals, Deals On Veterans Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On Veterans Day, many local restaurants are thanking veterans for their service by offering them deals and free meals. Pittsburgh-based restaurants, as well as some national chains...
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins Set To Honor Veterans With Celebration Against The...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins have plenty of themed nights throughout the season, and the Veteran’s Day Celebration is one of the most notable. The Pens host the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday,...
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Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade Marks 100th Year
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh held its 100th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. A press release sent out on Oct. 28 from the Federation of War Veterans Societies, Inc. of Allegheny County and the...
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National Cemetery Of The Alleghenies Hosting Veterans Day Service
BRIDGEVILLE (KDKA) — The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies observed this Veterans Day with a special ceremony in honor and remembrance of all former and current military members. The ceremony began...
View Article101-Year-Old World War II Veteran Attends First Pittsburgh Penguins Game
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Pittsburgh Penguins went all-out to honor U.S. Military Veterans over the weekend ahead of Veterans Day. The Pens invited selected veterans to their practice at the UPMC Lemieux...
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Fayette Co. Vietnam Veteran Promoted During Surprise Ceremony
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – A local Vietnam veteran who served along Steelers legend Rocky Bleier and was injured in battle was officially promoted from U.S. Marine sergeant to staff sergeant at a surprise...
View ArticleBreakfast At Duquesne University ‘One Of The Largest Multi-Generational...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On the campus of Duquesne University, one of the state’s biggest Veterans Day Breakfasts was held Monday morning. Numerous veterans were in attendance, including vets from World War...
View ArticleWATCH: Man Vandalizes Town’s ‘Parade Of Flags’ For Veterans Day
WOOSTER, Ohio (CBS Local) — Just as America was honoring its military veterans, a man was caught on camera ruining a Veterans Day flag display in northeast Ohio. Surveillance video from a small...
View ArticleFurry Tails: Animal Friends Helping Veterans Adopt A Best Friend
By: KDKA-TV Digital Producer Heather Lang PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Animal Friends is hosting an adoption special in honor of Veterans Day. The animal shelter is waiving adoption fees and offering other...
View ArticleSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall Holding ‘Fill The Hill’ Veterans Day Tribute
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The hill at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland is filled with American flags. Each flag has been placed in the ground on the hill to honor veterans from the...
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Smaller Tributes Held Across Pittsburgh To Honor Veterans
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh is known for its huge Veterans Day parade to honor those who served, but with COVID-19 this year, several smaller tributes were held in the area. On this rainy Nov. 11,...
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On A Positive Note: Pittsburgh-Area Organizations Provide Care Packages To...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh-area organizations are saying “thank you” to veterans. So many Veterans Day ceremonies and events have been canceled or scaled back this year due to the coronavirus...
View Article93-Year-Old World War II Veteran Honored With 11 Medals
By: KDKA-TV News Staff BROWNSVILLE (KDKA) – A 93-year-old veteran from Brownsville was honored on Veterans Day with 11 medals. Dr. Frank Edwards was an army sergeant in World War II and he was honored...
View ArticlePenguins To Hold Military Appreciation Game On Veterans Day
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When the Penguins and the Florida Panthers face off next month on Veterans Day, the team will be holding a Military Appreciation Game night. The team says...
View ArticleAspen Dental Offering Veterans Free Dental Care As Part Of Their ‘Day Of...
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Veterans in need of dental care can get their teeth checked out at no cost on Saturday. Its part of Aspen Dental’s 7th annual “Day of Service” and will take...
View ArticleHonoring The Brave: Veterans Day 2021 In Pittsburgh
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The nation will honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces on Thursday, Nov. 11. Here in Pittsburgh, we will mark Veterans Day...
View ArticleTreasurer Hoping To Reunite Veterans With Unclaimed Medals In State’s Vault
By: KDKA-TV News Staff HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s treasurer is looking to return unclaimed medals like Purple Hearts and Bronze Stars to veterans who earned them. On Veterans Day, Treasurer...
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Pittsburgh Organization Helps Veterans Who Feel Alone Find Place Of Their Own
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On this Veterans Day, America is honoring our heroes. But there are thousands of U.S. Military veterans who don’t feel honored. Instead, they feel alone and forgotten. “They’re...
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Veterans Day Parade In Downtown Pittsburgh Promotes Camaraderie And Friendship
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Those who served say the Veterans Day parade in downtown Pittsburgh always gives them a special feeling, especially this year. Marching to the beat of drums with American flags...
View ArticleFayette County WWII Veteran Gets Knighted
By: KDKA-TV News Staff UNIONTOWN (KDKA) – France’s highest military and civilian order has been bestowed upon a veteran right here in western Pennsylvania. William Rostich of Footedale has officially...
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