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Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Michigan State Police are investigating an early morning shooting involving an officer.

Friday, December 07, 2012  "Cell phones for soldiers" raises money by recycling old phones to buy prepaid calling cards for troops around the world.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  The Yellow Ribbon Guard out of Reese is doing its part to bring some holiday spirit to troops serving overseas.

Monday, October 01, 2012  The bomber struck a group of Afghan police and international troops shortly after they got out of their vehicles to walk through a market area in Khost city.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Britain's government opted Tuesday to deploy 1,200 more troops to protect Olympic venues

Thursday, July 12, 2012  UK lawmakers demand answers about Olympic security after 3,500 more troops are requested

Monday, July 09, 2012  NATO confirms 6 troops killed in roadside bombing Sunday in Afghanistan were Americans

Saturday, May 26, 2012  At the "Welcome Home Ceremony" at Crosswords Village in Flint, they provided vets with information regarding housing, education, employment and ways to get back on their feet after active duty to veteran status.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder is overseas visiting Michigan troops in Afghanistan and plans to travel next to see troops in Germany.

Monday, March 19, 2012  A Seattle defense attorney prepared to meet Monday with Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is facing formal charges in an attack on two slumbering Afghan villages that left 16 people dead, including nine children.

Saturday, March 17, 2012  Soldier's story reveals a life built on family and service, but marred by disappointment

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Panetta leads ceremony marking formal end of America's deadly, divisive war in Iraq

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Flags will wave at half staff Wednesday in honor of Navy Seal Heath Robinson, who died while serving in Afghanistan in August.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Some local dentist offices are offering to pay $1 for every pound of candy people bring in to their offices.  The candy will then be shipped to troops overseas.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Story completely updated, video added: President Obama declares an end to the Iraq war, that all troops will be brought home by year's end.