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Annual Parade To Honor Veterans
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There is plenty going on in Pittsburgh today to mark Veterans Day. The city’s annual Veterans Day parade began at 10:30 a.m. It stepped off from the Civic Arena, traveled down Fifth...
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Veterans Day Closures, Bus Detours For Parade
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There are some closures and schedule changes around the area today because of the Veterans Day holiday. City, county, state and federal offices as well as courts are all closed...
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Penguins Show Appreciation For Veterans
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins will show appreciation to local veterans again this year in honor of Veterans Day. The Pittsburgh Penguins will host 12 wounded veterans – representing the...
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Pittsburgh Honors Veterans With Annual Parade
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a day when we remember and honor the men and women who are fighting and have fought for our country. As always, Pittsburgh honored our veterans with a large parade. People...
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Operation Troop Appreciation Organization Helping Military Families
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Operation Troop Appreciation helps American servicemen and servicewomen who are overseas. But with President Obama announcing that troops are leaving Iraq, the organization is...
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Military Couples Sleep Study
Last weekend, we got an extra hour of sleep simply by turning the clocks back. Yet for the men and women of the military, falling asleep and staying asleep may not be as simple as it sounds. Dr. Wendy...
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Local Researchers Studying Sleep Habits Of Military Couples
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Last weekend, we got an extra hour of sleep simply by turning the clocks back. Yet for the men and women of the military, falling asleep and staying asleep may not be as simple as...
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Veterans Remembered At Cemetery Of Alleghenies
BRIDGEVILLE (KDKA) – Veterans Day is a day to remember and honor the men and women who have fought for our country. Many people who lost loved ones visited the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies,...
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Fort Pitt Museum Offers Free Admission For Military
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Fort Pitt Museum will offer special activities and free admission for active and retired servicemen and women this weekend. Part of the museum’s festivities will include...
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Annual Veterans Parade Continues To Honor Those Who Served
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Thousands lined the streets of downtown Pittsburgh Saturday morning to honor our veterans. It was the annual Veterans Day parade. As they gathered for the 93rd annual parade, local...
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Honor Our Veterans
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) — This weekend America honors those who have fought for our freedom. KDKA’s Rob Pratte spoke with two gentlemen about their stories and experiences with the U.S....
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Local Vet Talks About Veterans Day, Issues
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Captain Sean Parnell, a Pittsburgh native, Afghanistan veteran, and author of bestseller “Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in...
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Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
This Veterans Day, American leaders should make a few simple commitments. First, America should not balance the budget on the backs of our veterans. Any budget deal has to protect the benefits that...
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Lance Cpl. Patrick Kenny Memorial Run
The family of a Marine from Emsworth, who was killed in Iraq, is establishing a 5K run in his memory. The proceeds from the “Lance Cpl. Patrick Kenny Memorial Run” are going to help wounded Marines and...
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Fallen Marine Honored With Memorial 5K In Emsworth
EMSWORTH (KDKA) — The family of a Marine from Emsworth, who was killed in Iraq, is establishing a 5K run and walk in his memory. The proceeds are going to help wounded Marines and their families. A...
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Local Woman Shares Stories Of Supporting Wounded WWII Sailors
CARNEGIE (KDKA) — When the soldiers and sailors shipped out for World War II, many women enlisted, too. Not in the Army or the Navy, but in the WACS and the WAVES. Those were the service organizations...
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Wounded Warrior Project At Your Service
The Wounded Warrior Project® name and logo are registered trademarks of Wounded Warrior Project, Inc., and are used with permission. KDKA proudly hosted Wounded Warrior Project At Your Service on...
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Polamalu To Cut Hair As Part of “VFW Mane Event”
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is known just as well for his long hair as he is for his moves on the football field. But he’s now announced that he will cut his hair, all for a good cause. Polamalu...
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Many Restaurants Offering Discounts For Veterans Day
If you’re a veteran, you’ll be able to get lots of discounts on Veterans Day! Many restaurants and businesses are offering discounts for vets. Most require some for of military ID, such as a Military...
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Seasoned Wartime Reporter Talks Impact Of Conflicts
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Chris Moore was joined by journalist and photographer Ann Jones. Jones is the author of eight nonfiction books including “They Were Soldiers: How the Wounded Return from America’s...
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