March 3, 2026Dear editor; I would remind my fellow Americans of the devastating hurt caused by the terrorists who attacked us September 11, 2001. One can only imagine about the thousands of American lives we could have saved if we destroyed the terrorist encampments when they were first discovered in
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, a United States Marine Corps veteran, filed resolution HR 0575 this week in the Illinois House of Representatives condemning recent statements, attributed to the President of the United States, that have been widely interpreted as threats of political violence or retaliation against elected officials who have
The Aurora Historical Society exhibit, “Poster Art of the World Wars,” the exhibit features more than 25 colorful, lithographed patriotic posters from World War I and World War II. The exhibit, in honor of Veterans Day, is featured in the first floor gallery of the David L. Pierce Art &
Illinois State Representative, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and current candidate for Comptroller, Stephanie Kifowit (Oswego – D), responds to the Pentagon’s “Highest Male Standard” proposal. “As the only female Veteran in the General Assembly, I served during a time when women were not allowed to serve in combat roles. Many
September 8, 2025Dear editor; As one who served at the Pentagon during 9-11, I was proud to serve under the auspices that I was a defender of our homeland rather than being thought of as one who wages war. By issuing an executive order to rename the Department of Defense
The federal government is choosing to send troops into Chicago rather than focusing on the real threats to our families’ safety and well-being. Our Nation is grappling with the tragedy of yet another school shooting in Minnesota, a cost-of-living crisis and a deterioration of due process. The state of Illinois
August 5, 2025Dear editor; Sending two nuclear subs to intimidate Russia is an extremely dangerous and wrong message. Such an unwarranted ploy reminds me of the fictional movies Dr. Strangelove and fail safe where the United States and Russia are confronted with launching their nuclear weapons against one another. As
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), Congress’ only PhD physicist, issued the following statement June 24: “Make no mistake: We are in this situation because of president (Donald) Trump’s careless decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal during his first term. Under that agreement, we maintained adequate oversight over Iran’s nuclear
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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
At the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club meeting November 2, the Fox Valley Marines treated all veterans to breakfast in celebration of the 248th USMC birthday, which is November 10.
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
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
