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NBA players honored soldiers killed in action in a moving tribute, including a fallen Oneida, New York Marine. And the moment came at a time when the family needed it most.

Tens of thousands of troops will not be able to spend Christmas with their families. Make sure no one is forgotten by sending cards and care packages.

It's always nice to hear when strangers do small favors for our men in women in uniform. You often hear stories about them buying breakfast for them, or other minor things to brighten their day. One stranger, however, gave up something a little more valuable for this woman in uniform.

A local woman wanted to thank the soldiers in the United States Army for their service so she decided to to treat them to lunch at Moe's.

One of the most important things for a soldier deployed overseas is constant contact and communication with their family and loved ones. It may be the only relief they have from the stress and trauma of being in combat or in difficult situations. That is why Senator Joe Griffo and AT&T are teaming up with "Cell Phones for Soldiers."

A member of the Army National Guard is being awarded New York state's highest military award for heroism. Staff Sgt. Marlana won the award for coming to the aid of two teenagers who were shot on a Syracuse street last fall.

On the website Reddit a question was asked on the board called "Ask Reddit". The question was directed towards soldiers, veterans, and anyone who has served our military. The question was "what is something you wish you had known before joining the military?". Here's some of the top answers.

It's always nice to see family during the holidays, especially when you're not expecting it.

Here's a story for Veterans Day that will give you all the feels.

Military deployments are really hard on families, especially on small children who struggle to understand where Mommy or Daddy are. Countless missed holidays, birthdays, school plays and everyday life. So to see the joy on this three year old boy's face as he jumps into his Mom's arms when she returns from nine months in Afghanistan is priceless.

LCpl Jeremy Lasher may be gone, but he's not forgotten. The Oneida Marine was killed by an IED in Afghanistan in 2009, but his family is keeping his memory alive with the 'For Our Heroes: The LCPL Lasher Project.'

Some heartless kid decided to destroy a Purple Heart medal from World War II because he was bored! In the video he says he 'grew bored and needed to find a means of venting my frustrations.' I'm not sure what's more disturbing, the kid's actions or the fact he got the medal from an antique shop. He wasn't even man enough to show his face!