Category: Veterans

Suburban Chicagoland launches new Veterans Info Section

September 17, 2018November 10, 2018 News Editor No Comments

Suburban Chicagoland launches new Veterans Info Section By Dr. Jerry Field SuburbanChicagoland.com, the web site that services Chicago communities, will expand to cover Veteran news, benefit information, services and listing of events. The website will update weekly with contact information and events for Veterans and Military. Illinois has an unusual number of excellent Veterans units…

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Finally, making a “confirmed killing” as a veteran

June 6, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Finally, making a “confirmed killing” as a veteran As a veteran serving during the Vietnam War, I didn’t feel I was receiving the benefits that so many often brag are being given to veterans. I did receive the G.I. Bill back in the 1970s but, since then, there hasn’t been much. Until now, as more…

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Super Bowl rejects AMVETs Ad urging players to stand during anthem

January 31, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Super Bowl rejects AMVETs Ad urging players to stand during anthem AMVETS follows up rejected #PleaseStand ad with PSA the NFL doesn’t want you to see. AMVETS (American Veterans) is a non-partisan, volunteer-led organization formed by World War II veterans of the United States military. It advocates for its members as well as for causes…

News, Sports, Veterans

Cullerton urges Veterans to use free statewide legal hotline

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cullerton urges Veterans to use free statewide legal hotline Tom Cullerton urges military veterans and service persons to take advantage of free statewide legal hotline VILLA PARK- To better serve Illinois heroes, the state has formed the first-ever statewide legal assistance hotline and coordinated network of legal support services for military personnel, veterans and their…

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Colin Kaepernick and NFL disrespect America with protest

October 7, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Colin Kaepernick and NFL disrespect America with protest Colin Kaepernick and other mostly minority NFL and sports players have refused to stand in respect during the playing of the American National Anthem claiming they are protesting racism in America. But what they really are doing is nothing except promoting themselves in a selfish exploitation of…

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Orland Park Commission to salute Veterans

September 22, 2017January 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Commission to salute Veterans The Village of Orland Park Veterans Commission has three important dates for the community to remember — October 6, November 5 and November 10. Friday, October 6 is the last day to add a veteran’s name to the village’s memorial in time for this year’s Veterans Day observances. Veterans…

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Village of Orland Park Vets Collect for Current Military

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Orland Park Vets Collect for Current Military The Village of Orland Park Veterans’ Commission will collect items for current military on Saturday, July 22. The care package collection will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orland Park Veterans Center, 15045 West Avenue. “We’re happy to be able to collect…

Orland Park, Releases, Veterans

Treat the Police same way we treat veterans

July 4, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treat the Police same way we treat veterans Veterans are saluted and cheered at every event and holiday in America, and yet most people don’t think twice about the Police Officer who also puts his (and her) life on the line everyday in some of the toughest and most violent places on earth, right here…