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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar honors veterans at first of monthly VetConnect Workshops at district office

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar honors veterans at first of monthly VetConnect Workshops at district office

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar honors veterans at first of monthly VetConnect Workshops at district office On Tuesday, August 26th, Commissioner Aguilar hosted the first of a monthly workshop for veteran support services at his district office. The event connected veterans with multiple agencies and services, bringing these resources directly to 16th District veterans and…

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Cook County, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

American Pride Displayed at this Year’s National Wreaths Across America Day Events

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American Pride Displayed at this Year’s National Wreaths Across America Day Events

American Pride Displayed at this Year’s National Wreaths Across America Day Events More than 2.4 million Sponsored Veterans’ Wreaths were Placed by Volunteers at 3,136 Participating Locations Across the Country National Wreaths Across America Day took place Dec. 18, 2021 at 3,136 participating locations across the country. Our nation’s heroes were remembered as each name was…

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Chicagoland communities honor vets on Veteran’s Day Nov. 11

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Chicagoland communities honor vets on Veteran’s Day Nov. 11

Chicagoland communities honor vets on Veteran’s Day Nov. 11 Communities throughout the Chicagoland land area will honor those who served or continue to serve in the U.S. Military on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2021 with a variety of program. A sincere dedication to all of the individuals who are serving, have served and those who…

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Cook County, DuPage, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans

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Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans

Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans If you are looking for information on Arab Americans who served in the U.S. Military defending the United States of America during many of the past wars, the best place to go it to ArabWarVeterans.com. The website offers updates on information on Arab Americans who served in…

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Features, National, NewsWire, Racism, Veterans

Burbank native joins multinational exercise in Baltic Sea region

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Burbank native joins multinational exercise in Baltic Sea region

Burbank native joins multinational exercise in Baltic Sea region By Theodore Quintana Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class , Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Anderson, a native of Burbank, Illinois, is participating in the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise with 18 other nations. “During BALTOPS, I am going to be doing a…

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Chicago native serves aboard versatile U.S. Warship half-a-world away

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Chicago native serves aboard versatile U.S. Warship half-a-world away

Chicago native serves aboard versatile U.S. Warship half-a-world away By Robert Zahn Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class, Navy Office of Community Outreach Seaman Clarkensy Smith, a native of Chicago, joined the Navy to travel and see the world. Now, one year later and half a world away, Smith serves aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam, patrolling…

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Saluting Our Veterans: Elmhurst native trains in Guam

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Saluting Our Veterans: Elmhurst native trains in Guam

Saluting Our Veterans: Elmhurst native trains in Guam Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class J.D. Byers, right, from Mansfield, Texas, lowers Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nathan Swartz, from Elmhurst, Ill., to a Mark VI patrol boat attached to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 2 from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Island…

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Recruit Training Command Hosts Regional SeaPerch Competition

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Recruit Training Command Hosts Regional SeaPerch Competition

Recruit Training Command Hosts Regional SeaPerch Competition By Alan Nunn Recruit Training Command Public Affairs A total of 228 students representing 51 teams from 22 schools and organizations participated in the fifth annual Navy Great Lakes SeaPerch Regional Competition April 6, at the USS Indianapolis Combat Training Pool at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The SeaPerch…

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