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Veterans receive advice on protecting themselves from fraud during ‘$cam Jam' in Montco
State agencies and local law enforcement taught veterans about frauds and scams impacting them at Montgomery County’s first Veteran $cam Jam.
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Kyle Schwarber thanks ‘Neighborhood Heroes' who protect and serve
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber stopped by the 3rd Police District in South Philly to thank officers. He surprised the officers with lunch and goodie bags.
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Federal judge dismisses Veterans Affairs discrimination case
A federal judge is denying a motion by the U.S. goverment to dismiss a discrimination case against the Department of Veterans Affairs. The case involves Conley Monk, Jr., a Connecticut resident and a Black veteran. With the help of Yale University law students, Monk sued, alleging racial discrimination since World War II, involving VA benefits. NBC10 News and a group...
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U.S. Army veteran gets car at Flyers game
Army veteran Erica Lee Liermann got car at Tuesday night’s Philadelphia Flyers game. Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation for Heroes program in collaboration with Wells Fargo and the Tri-state Toyota Dealers Association provided the free Toyota Rav4 to Staff Sergeant Liermann.
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Whistleblowers accuse VA execs of sexual harassment, one claims retaliation
In an exclusive interview with NBC10, two whistleblowers who accused two execs with the VA’s Office of Resolution, Management, Diversity & Inclusion (ORMDI) of sexually harassing an employee, are speaking out publicly for the first time while one is claiming the VA retaliated against her for reporting the harassment to congress.
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‘I'm here, look at me': NJ vet's daughter – a nurse – and positivity guide him in cancer battle
Aside from the nurses and doctors who work there, Abraham “Abe” Bren might know the halls of Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center better than anyone. He’s currently battling cancer for the fourth time, after also surviving a heart attack.
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NJ veteran battling cancer with help from daughter – a Penn Medicine nurse and Eagles cheerleader
Abraham Bren describes himself as “a professional sick person for the last 12 years” as he battles cancer, a heart attack and other health issues. Now, the military veteran’s daughter, Gabriela Bren, works as an oncology nurse at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, helping him along his health journey. All the health problems and hard work haven’t stop Abraham from...
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Veterans Village in Philly gives vets experiencing homelessness a place to call home
In the Spring of 2023, Veterans Village opened in Philadelphia’s Frankford Neighborhood. It’s dedicated to giving veterans experiencing homelessness a permanent place to call home. The president of Veterans Village joined NBC 10’s Lauren Mayk on NBC10 @ Issue to discuss the impact the project is having.
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This NJ veteran is kicking (cigarette) butts to raise lung health awareness
A New Jersey man dons a yellow reflective vest, picks up a grabber and trash bag and heads out on his daily mission. To pick up cigarette butts and raise money for the American Lung Association.
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This NJ man is on a mission to clean streets one (cigarette) butt at a time
Jim Alturo dons a yellow reflective vest and picks up his grabber as he heads out on his daily mission: to pick up discarded cigarette butts on New Jersey streets, parking lots and sidewalks. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia found out how Alturo has created a jingle while donating a penny for each butt to the American Lung Association.
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BEN Philly Presents: How discrimination at the VA led to a loss of generational wealth for more than a million Black veterans
NBC10’s Black Employee Network held a panel Wednesday afternoon on how discrimination at the Department of Veterans Affairs led to a loss of generational wealth for more than a million Black veterans. Watch the entire panel here.
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WATCH: How discrimination at the VA impacted generations of Black veterans
NBC10’s Black Employee Network is hosting a panel on how discrimination at the VA impacted generations of Black veterans.
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‘Saluted the Dress': Military vets, first responders try on wedding dresses at NJ giveaway
Military veterans and first responders who are brides to be got a chance to get free wedding dresses at the I Saluted the Dress event in Pennsauken, New Jersey, Tuesday.
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Military dad surprises kids at school in a sweet reunion after a months-long deployment
Two elementary school kids got a sweet surprise when their dad, Sergeant Dustin Unger, showed up at their school assembly after a months-long deployment.
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Military dad surprises his kids after four months overseas
A wholesome moment in a Horsham elementary school took place Monday when a military father reunited with his kids after serving overseas for four months. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl spoke with the family after their special moment.
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‘I believe I'm Santa': This Pa. Santa goes all out, especially for fellow vets
NBC10’s Matt DeLucia enters the Bucks County workshop of Tom Roberts. He finds out how Roberts — a veteran himself — goes all out to play the role of Santa throughout the Christmas season. Roberts even has a naughty and nice list.
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Looking back on what's changed for women in military since ‘Speak Out Act' was signed
NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante reports on the actions being taken to combat sexual harassment in the military over the past year since President Joe Biden signed the “Speak Out Act.”
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VA executive named to lead disability benefits racial bias investigation retires
Laurine Carson, the Department of Veterans Affairs executive named to investigate the issue of why Black veterans were denied benefits for PTSD claims at a higher rate then White counterparts, has retired. NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante has details.
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Local groups help feed military families
NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante highlights groups in our area that help provide food and support for military families.
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American Vets: Beyond the Battlefield
From recruitment issues to VA claims sharks to a Philadelphia Eagle remembering his veteran grandfather, ‘American Vets: Beyond the Battlefield’ provides a wide scope of stories that go beyond the battlefield.