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The family of fallen Marine Matthew Rodriquez is saying "thank you" to the people of Fairhaven and Southeastern Mass. for the support they've shown the family.  Matthew Rodriquez was killed December 11th in Afghanistan.  Family friend and spokesman Michael Knabbe tells WBSM News, the Rodriquez family will never forget the love and support shown by the community.... ...

The Fairhaven Police Department has announced street closings and parking restrictions for Monday's funeral of Lance Corporal Matthew Rodriquez, the 19-year-old Marine from Fairhaven who was killed in combat operations in Afghanistan last week...

A sad homecoming on Thursday as the remains of Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriguez of Fairhaven return to Massachusetts.  The 19-year-old U.S. Marine was killed in combat operations in Afghanistan last week.  A plane carrying the body from Dover Air Force base arrived at New Bedford Regional Airport around 1pm.  A proc...

The newest addition to the New Bedford Regional Airport is being dedicated to Fairhaven's fallen Marine. Michael Knabbe, Airport Commission Vice Chair and friend of the Rodriguez family says the playground recently installed by the Atlantic Aviators will be renamed the Lance Corporal Matthew Rodriguez Memorial Playground...

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is apologizing to that country's president for a drone strike that killed a child. And NATO is promising an investigation.       President Hamid Karzai condemned the attack, which also wounded two women yesterday. He ...

President Obama is paying tribute to America's military veterans. At Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, the President said the nation comes together to honor a debt that can never be fully repaid. He praised American veterans of all foreign wars, including members of the "9-11 generation" who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Oba...

An Afghan security official says the Taliban have attacked a border police checkpoint in the country's south near the border with Pakistan, killing 11 policemen.

NATO says a roadside bomb has killed three of its service members in eastern Afghanistan.

The southern part of Afghanistan is still a volatile area, and a roadside bombing has claimed the life of four US soldiers.

On Monday, a cargo plane crashed in Afghanistan, killing all seven people on board. The seven people were Americans.