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Tribute to the Troops motorcycles visit Cottage Grove sister of fallen soldier

May 21, 2013 in South Washington County Bulletin

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Indian village to participate in Blue Star museums program

May 20, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village is one of more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense.
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Veteran volunteer advocates troop support

May 20, 2013 in River Falls Journal

River Falls resident and 21-year military veteran Bret VanBlaircom visited the April 23 City Council meeting to offer thanks to the city for signing a statement of support for troops and give information about his new role in the community. People may see him around town, paying visits to businesses and other types of employers. Continue Reading

Military furloughs affect Ellsworth Air Force Base

May 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic

RAPID CITY (AP) The military’s plan to furlough civilian employees to save money will affect an estimated 566 workers at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
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Lawmakers vote to forgive fallen soldiers’ taxes

May 16, 2013 in River Falls Journal

Wisconsin News
The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly have both voted unanimously to forgive state income taxes for military troops killed in combat.
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Grand Forks Air Force Base has new commander

May 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS, N.D. The Grand Forks Air Force Base has a new commander. Continue Reading

Delivering quilted comfort to wounded warriors

May 14, 2013 in The Osakis Review

Local women help sew, hand-deliver 950 quilts to soldiers Continue Reading

Grand Forks AFB absorbs sequester cuts

May 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE — Grand Forks Air Force Base already has absorbed some $800,000 in financial cuts as a result of the federal budget sequester that began last month. But they might be difficult to notice. Continue Reading

Missile in scrapped test was to come from Minot

May 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MINOT Air Force officials and U.S. Sen. John Hoeven say the intercontinental ballistic missile for a planned test launch that was scrapped last month because of mounting tensions with North Korea was to have come from the Minot Air Force Base missile field. Continue Reading

Holiday for most, day to remember for Ellsworth Legionnaires

May 14, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Memorial Day is an occasion when these brave men and women are uppermost in local Legion members’ thoughts. Continue Reading