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Blasts in Boston Bring Back Memories of Combat Duty

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Many first responders on the scene Monday were also veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Benny from Engine 7 in Boston knew exactly what the explosion was when he first heard it. He is a veteran Marine.

Emergency Preparedness in American Cities Since 9/11

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Muslim-American 9/11 First Responder Overlooked by Memorial

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