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Injured soldier returns home to Brooklyn

An injured soldier has finally returned home to Brooklyn after waiting nearly three years for his medical discharge to be approved. Army Spc. Sam Angert, 22, says it's good to be back after four years

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Feb 13, 2012, 10:43 AM

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