Category: Veterans

Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Strategic Partnerships with Veteran Radio Programs

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Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Strategic Partnerships with Veteran Radio Programs

Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Strategic Partnerships with Veteran Radio Programs New programming added to the Wreaths Radio lineup is veteran-centric and aims to inform, educate, and entertain! Wreaths Across America Radio, is a full-time internet radio station that broadcasts a variety of music, news, and stories regarding American veterans, their families, and the ongoing community…

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The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces Veterans’ Grant recipients

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The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces Veterans’ Grant recipients

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces Veterans’ Grant recipients Nearly $350,000 in grants allocated to organizations serving Veterans from the Winter Winnings Lottery Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) announced the first quarter of FY23 Veterans’ Grant Recipients of nearly $350,000 awarded to organizations that provide vital services to veterans including homelessness, and post-traumatic…

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USS Chicago returns home from final deployment

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USS Chicago returns home from final deployment

USS Chicago returns home from Final Deployment  From Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a seven-month deployment, Nov. 2, 2022. It was the submarine’s final deployment before decommissioning, which is scheduled to begin in…

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Bolingbrook native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard

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Bolingbrook native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard

Bolingbrook native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard By Stephanie Fox A native of Bolingbrook, Illinois, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Airman Rodrigo Godinez, a 2022 Downers Grove South High School graduate, joined the Navy six months ago. Today, Godinez serves…

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Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus

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Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus

Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus Although politicians in the Republican and Democratic Party pander to the senior vote, the Democrats did the most damage to the Social Security system fear mongering that if they don’t impose changes the system will collapse. But if the system were to collapse, it is…

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Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans

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Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans

Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans Awards will help expand existing programming for veterans and their families Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $1.5 million in funding for Honor Grants, a program spearheaded by the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA), to expand programming offered by…

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Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine?

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Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine?

Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine? Before America should enter any war, they should have a clear strategic plan developed on how to win that war. Our record of winning wars has been marred by many failures over the decades including most recently our withdrawal from Afghanistan where the terrorist…

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Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases

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Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases

Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. Based on robust rapid testing and the support of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories, in quick succession the Department identified 16 residents and 10 staff positive…

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