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/// FIRST RESPONDERS 38 The soldier behind the badge
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/// HEALTH & WELLNESS 40 Nonprofit heals vets with power of music 42 Gulf War vet's epic journey is nothing short of inspiring 46 Tiny town has winning cause on Capitol Hill /// POLICY 48 Decorated U.S. Senator talks veterans' issues in Arizona 50 How every veterans' bill fared in the state legislature this year /// HISTORY 54 Influential AZ lawmaker impacted every veteran who came after him
Former Army Pvt. David Campbell might have lost one leg, but he gained four when he met his canine best friend, Caleb. Bryan Mordt captures the pair of heroes sharing an affectionate moment at their Chandler home.
The greatest thing about the U.S. Military
/// PEOPLE 10 How this DFC, Bronze Star earned his medals in Vietnam 11 Scottsdale thanks Vietnam vets 12 Exposing stolen valor across Arizona 21 AZ Veterans Hall of Fame gives awards 22 Remembering Memorial Day in Phoenix /// EDUCATION 24 How predatory online colleges prey on veterans 32 JROTC gives cadets purpose in life 34 Sun Devil Battalion wins prestigious award 35 Big names show out at veterans symposium 36 Military students earn competitive scholarships 37 Quick stats about the G.I. Bill
/// ROGER THAT 56 Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot
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Summer 2024 AMERICAN VETERANS
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