it s two and a half hours outside of washington, d.c. it s the only hospital for 35 miles in any direction. every little bit helps. reporter: kimb hdl handles supplies for the hospital. she and about a half dozen coworkers came to hummel field to cheer the soft-spoken teen who hopes to attend the naval academy some day. i just told him how thankful we are and thank you. because i really, truly, believe, as big as this project is, his heart is actually bigger. reporter: it must feel special. yeah, obviously, it is. i m just helping in any way i can. reporter: a life lesson worth learning at any altitude. kris van cleave, cbs news, topping, virginia. o donnell: and we ll be right back. u, no man ask for it s the terr of knowing what the world is about. watching some good friends screaming let me out
david, the chp here and nearby travis air force base say choppers and military aircraft have been targeted within the past week. larsen is now facing felony charges and the fbi is investigates. david? all right, adrienne, thank you. when we come back here tonight, the deadly plane crash into a field in texas. and that emergency landing. the plane with no landing gear. i wouldn t be here if i thought reverse mortgages, took advantage of any american senior, or worse, that it was some way to take your home.
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