The War At Home

Stories about the impact of war in Massachusetts

Erin Vasselian, wife of fallen Marine Sgt. Daniel Vasselian, watches as a Marine Honor Guard removes her husband's casket from a hearse at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Abington Thursday, Jan. 2. The 27-year-old was killed in combat in Afghanistan on Dec, 23, 2013. (Stephan Savoia/AP)

Fallen Abington Marine Is Laid To Rest

Sgt. Daniel Vasselian, 27, was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan two days before Christmas.

Marine From Fairhaven Is Killed In Afghanistan

Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriguez, 19, was killed while conducting combat operations Wednesday.

Business Bootcamp Helps Veterans Translate Army Experience

A Cambridge company, along with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, are launching a program to help veterans transition to civilian workplaces.

Soldier From Dalton Is Killed In Afghanistan

Army Spc. Mitchell Kirk Daehling, 24, was among four soldiers killed in an IED attack.

Raynham Memorial Dedicated To Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

A new memorial stands outside American Legion Post 405 in Raynham, honoring Sgt. Jared Monti, who was awarded the Medal of Honor after being killed in Afghanistan in 2006.

Mass. Officials Pay Tribute On Veterans Day

Massachusetts officials paid special tribute Sunday to women who've served in the military during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Statehouse in Boston.

Mass. Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Explosion

The U.S. Department of Defense says an explosion from an improvised device in Afghanistan has killed a soldier from western Massachusetts.

Mass. Soldier Dies After Attack In Afghanistan

Master Sgt. Gregory R. Trent, 38, of Norton died Wednesday from injuries he suffered on July 31 when his unit came under fire in Shindand Province.

Ceremony Will Mark 10th Anniversary Of Worcester Vietnam Memorial

There are more than 1,500 other names on the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Worcester.

Mass. Launches Web Portal For Vets Services

The Patrick administration has launched a new website — MassVetsAdvisor.org — designed to offer “enhanced access to services and support for veterans" in Massachusetts.

Norwood Soldier Is Laid To Rest

A steady rain fell and a stiff breeze blew at the committal service for Army Spc. Keith Benson. Dozens of his friends and relatives huddled under umbrellas as they said...

Mass. Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

The Pentagon has announced that a Massachusetts soldier has died in Afghanistan. Military officials say 27-year-old Army Spc. Keith Benson died Wednesday in Paktika province in southeastern Afghanistan.

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Jan 20, 2012

Gianna Montero smiles by the Christmas tree she helped put up before her father came home from Iraq. (Monica Brady-Myerov/WBUR)

Iraq War Ended, Vet Is Home For The Holidays

This year, the last 413 Massachusetts National Guardsmen came home from Iraq. We visit one holiday homecoming in New Bedford.

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05:47Dec 23, 2011

State Leaders Honor Former And Current Military Members

On this Veterans Day, state leaders honored men and women who have served in the military and called on the nation to do more to help veterans.

Local Coverage

Nov 11, 2011

People receive information packets as they sign-in to attend the Opportunity Expo held by RecruitMilitary, Thursday, in Miami. (AP)

For Veterans Returning Home, Finding Work Can Be Especially Hard

Nearly all the veterans at a recent career fair in downtown Boston said they are frustrated that their military service doesn't mean more to employers.

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06:37Nov 11, 2011

Italian-born Doughboy Tony Pierro of Swampscott in 1918. (Courtesy Pierro Family)

Swampscott WWI Immigrant Veteran Chose U.S. Army, Lived To 110

Antonio Pierro had left Italy only four years before "The Great War" broke out in Europe and could barely speak English, but he chose to fight in the U.S. Army.

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06:12Nov 11, 2011

In this file image, former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, center, smiles and waves as he walks down the red carpet with his wife Jacque, left. (AP)

Through Military Charity, Francona's Family Still Tied To The Sox

Jacque Francona, 'Tito's' wife, remains involved with Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation program that helps military families and their loved ones serving overseas.

Local Coverage

03:54Nov 3, 2011

Gay And Lesbian Service Members Sue Government

The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Boston says the government's Defense of Marriage Act violates their constitutional rights and asks the military to recognize their marriages.

Local Coverage

Oct 27, 2011

Fallen Plymouth Soldier Is Laid To Rest

Hundreds of mourners are expected to attend the funeral Monday of a Plymouth soldier remembered for his fun-loving spirit and focus on helping others.

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03:37Oct 17, 2011

Soldier From Plymouth Killed In Afghanistan

A soldier from Plymouth has been killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. A relative says Army Spc. Steve Gutowski was among three people who died in the explosion Wednesday....

Local Coverage

Sep 30, 2011

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Fallen Abington Marine Is Laid To Rest

Marine From Fairhaven Is Killed In Afghanistan

Business Bootcamp Helps Veterans Translate Army Experience

Soldier From Dalton Is Killed In Afghanistan

Raynham Memorial Dedicated To Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

Mass. Officials Pay Tribute On Veterans Day

Mass. Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Explosion

Mass. Soldier Dies After Attack In Afghanistan

Ceremony Will Mark 10th Anniversary Of Worcester Vietnam Memorial

Mass. Launches Web Portal For Vets Services

Norwood Soldier Is Laid To Rest

Mass. Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

Iraq War Ended, Vet Is Home For The Holidays

State Leaders Honor Former And Current Military Members

For Veterans Returning Home, Finding Work Can Be Especially Hard

Swampscott WWI Immigrant Veteran Chose U.S. Army, Lived To 110

Through Military Charity, Francona's Family Still Tied To The Sox

Gay And Lesbian Service Members Sue Government

Fallen Plymouth Soldier Is Laid To Rest

Soldier From Plymouth Killed In Afghanistan