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Sen.-elect Tim Kaine standing with other members of the incoming freshman "class" of U.S. senators. Photo taken Nov. 14, 2012. — Sen.-Elect Tim Kaine Receives Committ...

Chuck Christenson, 88, of Schaumberg, Ill. speaks with members of the Oral History Club at Rocky Run Middle School on Thursday, June 7, one day after the 68th anniversary of D-Day. Christenson, whose granddaughter Erin attends the school, flew out for the annual World War II Oral History Day for the third year in a row. He was drafted in 1943 and was shipped out to London, where he worked as a chief clerk in the OSS communications department. — Photo of the Day: WWII Day at Rocky Run

President Barack Obama unveiled a series of initiatives designed to help veterans find jobs Friday in Arlington. — Obama Announces Plan to Help Veterans...

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Volunteer Fairfax Helps Local Nonprofit that Serves Homeless Women Veterans

By Volunteer Fairfax · Sunday, October 7, 2012

Credit Volunteer Fairfax

Volunteer Fairfax, the largest volunteer center in the D.C. metro area, launched its newest initiative Stars, Stripes & Service in September with a day of service in recognition of 9-...

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