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The Sitrin Stars and Stripes Run-Walk is one of the biggest fund-raisers of the year for the organization's military rehabilitation program. One of the biggest services they provide is care for those wounded warriors who have been injured in combat situations. They are doing something new this year that allows you to do something really special!

One of the most iconic patriotic tunes is 'Taps.' What began as an indicator of "Lights Out" on the battlefield has now become a beautiful tribute to service men and women at their funerals. This classic memorial song was actually written by a Utica native by the name of Daniel Butterfield!

Do you remember what school picture day was like? There were many hours spent making the right wardrobe decision and even more time was spent practicing your smile in the mirror. No matter how well you think you posed for the photo, it usually ended up pretty bad. For one third grader in North Carolina, this last picture day is one he will remember forever.

There is nothing more incredible than the moment a soldier returns home from battle to surprise their family. Sgt. Dan Urman gave his parents the shock of their lives before the Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks NHL hockey game.

The Utica Comets don't have many home games left, but they're going to make them count. This Saturday is Military Night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium and there will be a ton of things going on dedicated specifically to honoring both active military members and veterans. The Comets are also asking for you to submit photos of your favorite military member using #CometsMilitaryNight.

The Medal of Honor is the highest award that a member of the United States Armed Forces can receive. It's an award that is typically given to someone who has lost their life in battle while saving other soldiers, but some winners are fortunate to survive their injuries, no matter how extreme, and are recognized for their efforts. One of those recipients is Cpl. Kyle Carpenter of the United States

People will do whatever it takes to save an extra buck and what this alleged "fake soldier" did is probably one of the most disgusting, if it is actually true.

Former late night television host and car enthusiast Jay Leno teamed up with NBC's Today Show to make a difference in the life of a young man who was severely wounded defending our freedoms. Corporal Ethan Laberge and some of his fellow soldiers were attacked by a suicide bomber and was hit with shrapnel. His brothers in arms did not survive the attack.

Before the 'Monday Night Football' game on ESPN, Grammy Award winning Jazz Trumpeter Chris Botti performed the National Anthem. He played so beautifully, you could here a pin drop in the stadium and it brought Colt's wide-receiver to tears.

Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning.

A Remsen teen wants to cover the front lawn of the Remsen Central School with American Flags this Memorial Day. It's all part of a community project called 'Remsen Remembers.'

Thirteen-year-old Derrick Jenkins got a huge surprise at his basketball game when his mother, who had been serving in Kuwait, showed up.