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Welcome to our new weekly series, “On Your Side: Veterans Voices”.  Our goal is to help Veterans and their families across Southern California with stories touching on all issues- housing, homelessness, mental health, economy/finding jobs, etc.   We will also highlight Veterans doing good things and any extraordinary stories that get sent our way.
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Three men who made it through D-Day on June 6, 1944, are heading back to the French coastline to pay homage to those whose lives were lost.

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Veterans' Voices: Julian RiceVeteran Julian Rice remembers the exact day the military became part of his future.
Veterans' Voices: Lt. Col. Harry StewartMillions of Americans stepped up and contributed during WWII, but for people of color, volunteering wasn't as easy as you might think.
Veteran's Voices: Paws For LifeVeteran's Voices takes a look at a unique prison program which rescues dogs from local high-kill shelters, brings them to a prison where they're socialized and trained, and then gifts them to veterans suffering from PTSD as therapy dogs.
Veterans' Voices: Jennifer CampbellServing in the military can be physically and emotionally challenging - and for some more than others.
Veterans' Voices: Return To NormandyThree men who made it through D-Day on June 6, 1944, are heading back to the French coastline to pay homage to those whose lives were lost.
Veterans' Voices: Joe McCrackenA World War II aviator has fulfilled a dream he's been harboring for more than 75 years.
Veterans' Voices: Joe MantegnaThe actor talks about his longtime passion for helping vets once they're back home.
Veterans' Voices: The Wall That HealsThe Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington honors all who served in Vietnam - and now a replica is traveling the country to give Americans a chance to pay their respects.
Veterans' Voices: Terry SchappertFrom U.S. Special Forces to TV host, meet one Army vet who has had a lifetime of experience that few of us can imagine.

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Veterans' Voices: Housing For Female VetsOne Army vet - formerly homeless herself - is helping others find housing and get back on their feet.
Veterans' Voices: Operation GratitudeA Marine Corp vet is helping to show appreciation to our active duty service men and women.
Veterans' Voices: Training For Combat TraumaA team of elite doctors is trying to recreate a trauma situation out on the field with a hyper-realistic simulation.
Veterans' Voices: Suicide PreventionOne veteran who fought his own battle with PTSD has started a new program.
Veterans' Voices: Businesses Band Together To Help Veterans Get Back On Their FeetMultiple business in Santa Clarita have joined forces to help improve the lives of veterans.
Veterans' Voices: Connecting Vets With StudentsFor two decades an educator in Riverside has helped veterans make connections with the younger generation. He puts veterans and students face to face for a conversation that changes lives.
Veterans' Voices: Special Resources For VetsThe Monrovia Library is offering resources for veterans to help in their job search.
Veterans' Voices: Bringing Pin-Ups Back To LifeA blast from the past is boosting morale for veterans across the country.
Veterans' Voices: Giving BackMarine Corp vet Blas Villalobos says serving is something he'd always wanted to do.
Veterans' Voices: Helping Vets Through The ArtsOne man is trying to help relieve veterans' stress as they reenter civilian life, using the power of the arts. CBS2's Suzanne Marques reports on Hippolife.
Veterans' Voices: Operation Vet SailA new program is helping veterans re-acclimate to civilian life by encouraging them to take the helm. CBS2's Pat Harvey has more on the American Sailing Association's Operation Vet Sail.
Veterans' Voices: Golfing For VetsActor, comedian and Marine Corps veteran Rob Riggle recently hosted his InVETational golf tournament in Westlake Village, which benefits veterans through the Semper Fi Fund. CBS2's Pat Harvey takes us there.
Veterans' Voices: Fighting For Vets' Health ProtectionsA veteran suddenly found himself in mysterious, crippling pain. Then he almost died because of a misdiagnosis at the VA, and was left unprotected by a decades-old loophole. Pat Harvey has the story of the man who's now taking his fight for other veterans to the U.S. Capitol.
Veterans' Voices: Tuskegee Airman Recalls WWIIOne of the surviving Tuskegee Airmen talks about his service to America during World War II. Pat Harvey reports.
Veterans' Voices: The Greatest Generation101-year-old veteran Lloyd Frederickson fought on Omaha Beach and in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Tonight he shares his story with determination and pride. CBS2's Pat Harvey reports.
Veterans' Voices: Getting The Support Vets NeedA partnership between UCLA Health, the U.S. military and the Department of Veterans Affairs is helping veterans not only get the medical treatment they need at no cost, but also an extra layer of love and support. Pat Harvey reports.
Veterans' Voices: Using Military Strengths In The ClassroomIt can be difficult transitioning out of the military into civilian life. CBS2's Pat Harvey shows us one LAUSD program that helps veterans use their military strengths in the classroom.
Veterans' Voices: Fighting The War On TerrorA U.S. Army sergeant is sharing his stories from the front line of the global war on terror. CBS2's Pat Harvey has more on the firefights he survived and the rescues he helped pull off.
Veterans' Voices: Connecting Vets And RecruitsLt. Col. Patrick Flood is helping veterans and recruits 'be all they can be'.
Veterans' Voices: Gone Fishin'A local group of anglers shares their passion for fishing with vets and treats them to a carefree day on the water.

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