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Local vets weigh in on end of Iraq combat operations
As President Obama makes his speech regarding the end of combat operations in Iraq a group of 18 local Iraq war veterans weighed in on the transition from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn while attending a retreat about 25 miles north of Spokane. KXLY4's Sally Showman reports.
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Community rallies to support Heidy Baker
People continue to help the family of Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker, who passed away in mid-July at his home in St. Maries, Idaho.
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Baker's Widow Can't Afford Trip To Arlington
Later this month Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Unfortunately unless she can come up with the money Baker’s widow Heidy won’t be there to say goodbye. KXLY4's Tori Brunetti reports.
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A look below decks aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
When most people think of an aircraft carrier they envision planes taking off and landing from the flight deck. KXLY4's Mark Peterson heads down below to show you what it takes to keep this warship running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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After multiple deployments Lucky ready for retirement
Lucky, a Fairchild AFB explosive detection dog, with multiple tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan is getting ready to call it a career and hang up his dog collar. KXLY4's Jeff Humphrey reports.
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Flight operations aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
KXLY4's Mark Peterson tours the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as it conducts flight operations off Southern California.
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Thunderbirds thrill at Skyfest 2010
The hot tarmac and ever present sun did little to deter thousands of people from keeping their eyes peeled to the sky above Fairchild on Saturday. KXLY4's Erik Loney has more.
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WASPs to be honored for service
During the height of World War II women pilots ferried aircraft all across the world in support of the war effort. This weekend at the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center tribute is being paid to the WASPs. KXLY4's Tania Dall reports.
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Military kids learn coping skills at Operation Purple
A summer camp near the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene has the unique mission of providing a safe place for children of servicemen and women where they can learn there are other kids who are dealing with the same adult problems they deal with everyday. KXLY4's Tori Brunetti reports.
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Vernon Baker, WWII MOH Recipient, Answers Final Roll Call
Vernon Baker, the St. Maries, Idaho man who received our nation's highest award for valor in combat during WWII, has passed away. He was 90. KXLY4's Kalae Chock reports.
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Google glitch has Spokane man fielding calls for Marines
An incorrect phone number listing on Google is causing one Spokane man some headaches that stretch from the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli. KXLY4's McKay Allen reports.
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Bikers pay tribute to local fallen Marine
Almost three weeks since a Spokane Valley Marine was killed in action in Afghanistan, hundreds of motorcyclists, including retired Marines, roared outside of his childhood home to pay tribute to the young man. KXLY4's Colleen O'Brien reports.
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Ft. Hood shooting survivor ready for Afghanistan tour
George Stratton, one of a number of soldiers shot and wounded in the rampage at Fort Hood last November, came home to Post Falls this weekend to celebrate his birthday as he prepares to go to war in Afghanistan. KXLY4's McKay Allen reports.
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Josh Dumaw was a Marine's Marine
A week since his death in Afghanistan was announced by the Pentagon members of Marine Corporal Josh Dumaw’s family have taken some time to honor their son’s memory and service. KXLY4's Tori Brunetti reports.
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Rare Warbirds touch down at GEG
Three iconic pieces of American military history - a North American P-51 Mustang, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Consolidated B-24 Liberator - touched down in Spokane Tuesday as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour. KXLY4's Erik Loney reports.
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Spokane Valley Marine killed in Afghanistan
A 23-year-old Marine from Spokane Valley has been killed in action in Afghanistan. KXLY4's Annie Bishop reports.
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Navy research center opens gates to public
In honor of Bayview’s centennial year one of its best kept secrets – the US Navy Acoustic Research Center – opened up its locked gates to the community for its first open house since the facility opened in 1946. KXLY4's Tori Brunetti has more.
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Washington's first Veterans Cemetery dedicated
Braving the cold and rain, hundreds of people gathered in Medical Lake Monday to dedicate Washington's first Veterans Cemetery. KXLY4's Jeff Humphrey reports.
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Finishing touches made to State Veterans Cemetery
On Memorial Day, Washington's first State Veterans Cemetery will be dedicated in Medical Lake. Until now, the nearest veterans cemetery was in Kent, Washington – nearly 300 miles away. KXLY4's Colleen O'Brien reports.
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Soldier remembered through workout
A Medical Lake soldier killed in Iraq was honored Saturday with a grueling workout that included 300 pushups, pull ups and a two mile run. KXLY4's Annie Bishop reports.
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