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Reader’s Voice: Mindless politicians send our youths to war

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November 11, 2024Dear editor; Why have we allowed mindless politicians in Washington, D.C. to send thousands of our youth and innocent noncombatants to their death for senseless wars that we cannot win and are not a threat to our national security? Our so-called leaders should never have committed troops and...

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No confusion: Normandy heroes or No. 45

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Last week we saw the 80th anniversary of D-Day and were reminded of the thousands of troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy. On the air were numerous recounts of that day and the events leading up to the assault on German forces from land, sea, and air, plus the...

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Old military days: Missing 23rd engineers

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On or around military-related holidays, I like to write something military-themed. Because Memorial Day is universally accepted as a military-related holiday, I’ll have to skip over the fact-checking of Wild Bill Suhayda’s blather in a recent edition of The Voice to present my military-themed piece. I’m not worried, because there...

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Legislative victories help military veterans’ causes

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Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) achieved significant legislative victories last week, successfully navigating seven critical bills through committee. Among the bills passed out of committee are measures aimed at improving mental health care for youth in foster care, supporting members of the National Guard and Reserves in pursuing higher...

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Military career comes to an end in reserve duty

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What follows, dear reader, is absolutely the last chapter of my military “career.” I promise! Active reserve duty consisted of more than meeting once a month. What lay ahead was summer camp. Summer camp in the military did not conjure up visions of splashing in a swimming pool, playing volleyball,...

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West Aurora High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps excels

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West Aurora School District 129 is pleased to announce that West Aurora High School's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) instructors and cadets earned an overall unit assessment score of "Exceeds Standards" during its formal evaluation January 29

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City of Aurora Sends Gifts to Residents on Active Military Duty: Deadline Noon Nov. 13

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Receiving mail from your hometown while on active military duty is a welcomed surprise. For those stationed away from home during the holiday season, that surprise is even more special. The City of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home program honors active military personnel from Aurora by providing them with a...

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Aurora resident and World War II veteran, Dick Miller, is always a star of parades in Aurora.
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Aurora to Honor Veterans for Serving Our Country and Community

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The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country, Serving Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday,...

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New Veterans Memorial Monument at East Aurora High School unveiled November 9, 2023
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New Veterans Memorial Monument Unveiled in Aurora

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A special unveiling Thursday, Nov. 9, in Aurora, brought tears to the eyes of some of the veterans in attendance. East Aurora School District 131 assembled a group of veterans, educators, students, and community supporters to unveil the new Veterans Memorial Monument, located at the main flagpole in the East...

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Vietnam Wall in Naperville Nov. 9-13

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The public is invited to view a replica of the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance Display November 9-13 at the Naperville Riverwalk, on the lawn near the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court, just west of Centennial Beach. Naperville Park District is a partner with Judd Kendall VFW Post...

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Date with History: Battle of St. Mihiel in WWI

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The First Division Museum at Cantigny on Winfield Road in Wheaton continues its acclaimed, Date with History series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Military historian Dr. Mark E. Grotelueschen will discuss the Battle of St. Mihiel in World War I, with emphasis on the key role played by the...

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Adventures revealed as a medic in U.S. reserves

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Continuing the further adventures of PFC (Private First Class) Chas (as promised): Having survived boot camp and the Third Herd, I was still at the mercy of Uncle Sam. I was obliged to serve one year of active reserve duty and one year of inactive reserve duty. Good soldier that...

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U.S. Naming Commission creates new military-base names

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By Jim Garamone So long, Fort Bragg. Hello, Fort Liberty. The Naming Commission process is over and the names of bases, posts, ships, streets and more named after Confederate soldiers will change. William A. LaPlante, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, directed all DOD (Department of Defense) organizations...

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Sea cadets make a difference in collection

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By Joe Jackman With the guidance of the Plastics Industry Association’s Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Community Impact Task Group, Aurora Division of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps had a clean-up in Montgomery May 20. Aurora Division cadets gathered at VFW Post 7452 motivated to make a difference...

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Aurora Air Classics Aviation Museum curator guest speaker at Aurora Navy League Council 247

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The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday June 20 dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting. The general...

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Korean War tribute will be June 23-25

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Everyone is invited to honor and remember our Nation’s heroes from the Korean War by visiting the Traveling Korean War Memorial, June 23 -25, Lake Park, 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines. Statues can be viewed 24 hours a day. American Post 36 will have memorabilia on display at the post...

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State Military Economic: State representative Stephanie Kifowit

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Reflecting her years of service and strong understanding of military affairs, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the State’s Military Economic Development Committee. “Illinois plays an instrumental role in our country’s defense, from logistics to industry to bases,” Kifowit said. “Our State is home to a number...

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Aurora Soldiers remembered before Memorial Day parade

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Aurora celebrated the 155th anniversary of Memorial Day, with the 2023 Aurora Memorial Day Parade. With the theme, “Remembrance and Respect,” the parade was led by grand marshal Dr. Brian Caputo, president of the College of DuPage. An Aurora resident, Dr. Caputo retired from the United States Army Reserve as...

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