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Illinois Provides Important Resources for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families

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Illinois Provides Important Resources for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families

Illinois Provides Important Resources for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Confidential hotline and customized training resources help prevent suicide Illinois Governor JB Pritzker acknowledged U.S. Service Members who dedicate their lives to protecting the nation’s independence and freedom today by reminding residents about the Illinois Governor’s Challenge Campaign. The initiative created the Veterans Crisis…

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Decorated Iraq War veteran Senator Michael Hastings appointed to two key statewide veterans groups

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Decorated Iraq War veteran Senator Michael Hastings appointed to two key statewide veterans groups

Decorated Iraq War veteran Senator Michael Hastings appointed to two key statewide veterans groups State Senator Michael E. Hastings was appointed to represent the Senate in two statewide veterans’ task forces. Hastings (D-Frankfort) will be serving as a member on the Breakthrough Therapies for Veterans Suicide Prevention Program Advisory Council and on the Veterans Service-Related…

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Frankfort, Illinois Legislature, News, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Mundelein native serves U.S. Navy at Assault Craft Unit Five 

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Mundelein native serves U.S. Navy at Assault Craft Unit Five 

Mundelein native serves U.S. Navy at Assault Craft Unit Five  By Jeffery Tilghman Williams Chief Mass Communication Specialist Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class Mike Gielczyk, a native of Mundelein, Illinois, serves the U.S. Navy at Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) operating out of San Diego, California. Gielczyk joined the Navy eight…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

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Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach A Westmont, Illinois, native is stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, homeport to all East Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. Lt. Cmdr. Emil Marcinskas, a 2003 Westmont High School graduate, joined the Navy 10 years…

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Cook County, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102

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One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102

One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102 One of America’s Oldest WWII Veterans, Sidney Walton, Turning 102, to be Honored in Miami Beach! Pit Crew to Update Sidney’s “National No Regrets Tour” Vehicle Wrap from “101” to “102.”  Live! Starlite Hotel, 750 Ocean Dr, 8:00 am, Thurs, Feb 11.  Invited guests include Mayor Dan Gelber of Miami Beach Sidney Walton, 101,…

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Baby Boomers, Briefs, General Topics, News, Seniors, Veterans, Veterans Column

Deadline Nears To Add Veteran’s Name to Orland Park Memorial Wall

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Deadline Nears To Add Veteran’s Name to Orland Park Memorial Wall

Deadline Nears To Add Veteran’s Name to Orland Park Memorial Wall Last day to add a veteran’s name to Orland Park’s granite memorial is Oct. 15 to be read aloud during Veterans Day ceremony The Village of Orland Park hosts ceremonies each Memorial Day and Veterans Day, inviting area families to add their veterans’ names to the…

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Cook County, Features, Government, Orland Park, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

Naval Aviators team with U.S. Coast Guard to safeguard Mariners

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Naval Aviators team with U.S. Coast Guard to safeguard Mariners

Naval Aviators team with U.S. Coast Guard to safeguard Mariners On Wednesday, June 24 as a five-person crew aboard VAW-124’s E-2C Hawkeye were manning the skies above Hampton Roads they heard a potential Search and Rescue (SAR) distress call announced on the Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and took action. By Jennifer Cragg Commander, Naval Air…

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Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One”

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Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One”

Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One” Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty was given a tour of the President’s Helicopter Unit, Marine One at Midway Airport on Saturday (Oct. 26, 2019). The tour invited was extended to thank the Mayor for his strong support of the Military and its veterans. “Mayor Getty was…

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