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Daunting task: Saving the life of a hero at Walter Reed

Imagine showing up for work each day with this task: Trying to save the life of a hero. The chief of surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center talks with WTOP about the daunting duty.

Tags: Walter Reed, Afghanistan War, darci marchese, Philip Perdue, Wounded Warriors

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Column: Reflecting on the Iraq War, 10 years later

In May of 2006, WTOP National Correspondent JJ Green went to Iraq for the first time. He came home a different man.

Tags: Baghdad

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As Iraq war winds down, retired Navy admiral wants troops remembered

A prominent leader who guided U.S. troops through parts of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is still concerned about men and women in uniform.

Tags: Kathy Stewart, military, mike mullen, veterans, Wounded Warriors

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Injured vets embrace life at annual race

Runners contributed more than $65,000 to help wounded veterans as part of the 4th Annual John Ripley Memorial Race in Annapolis Sunday.

Tags: John Ripley Memorial Race, wounded veterans, Afghanistan

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Parade to honor Iraq War veterans planned in Va.

A parade to honor Iraq War veterans is being planned in Virginia's capital.

Tags: Welcome Home Foundation

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Safe at home, a soldier struggles with PTSD

Paul Raines saw a close friend burn to death after an explosion in Baghdad Another soldier in his unit was shot in the neck, and Raines experienced almost daily mortar and rocket attacks

Tags: Paul Raines, National Guard, PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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