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Thursday, January 24, 2013  A former at risk teen thanks an educator for helping shape him into the man he is today.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Justin Gerhardt had high hopes for himself. He had some big shoes to fill.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Action 4 News is teaming up with the Navy Army Community Credit Union, HEB and the Pena Eye Institute  to spread a little more holiday cheer for thousands of families across the Rio Grande Valley.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Sgt. Mark Bratton and Sgt. Matt Tafoya joined Action 4 Sunrise to talk about the Toys for Tots campaign and how you can help those in need.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Each year, we celebrate veterans on November 11, but we don't always get to put a face to the hero.  Action 4 Sunrise was fortunate enough to speak with Ray Crum, a Marine who served multiple tours in Vietnam.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The Marine Military Academy will host its 47th Anniversary Parade this upcoming Friday, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. and they are encouraging the public to attend.  Public Relations & Marketing Director for MMA, Andi Atkinson and Cadet William Bood stopped by Action Sunrise on Wednesday to talk more about this event.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Sepulveda Heyes lives just a few doors down from the Washington Circle home in Harlingen where police say they searched on Sunday for a reported bomb.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  The Marine Corps has released the names of the seven Marines killed in the deadliest aviation training accident in years.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Gunnery Sgt. Rene Avendaño has served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 25 years. He recently came back from a tour in Afghanistan and he has also served a tour in Iraq.

Friday, December 10, 2010  The US Marine Corps Reserve Toys 4 Tots distribution site in Harlingen is a Mecca for children.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  When we talk about the history of the United States, Hispanics should know they also played an important role in the freedom that this country enjoys. A local director is trying to showcase just that.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  An emotional goodbye for a man who spent his entire life serving his country and his community.