Saturday, July 18, 2009

IN THE NEWS: Homeless vets get helping hand

22nd annual event expected to draw about 900 people

DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO — Andre Ogden knew his wisdom tooth would have to come out, even before a Navy dentist told him so yesterday. He and dozens of other military veterans sat in the shade of a camouflage tent waiting for free dental work, one of the many services provided to homeless vets as part of the 22nd annual Stand Down at San Diego High School. Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune.