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THE NEW FORTY Freedom is not free.
USA Today's website has a powerful story and video aboutUSMC Cpl. Ronny "Tony" Porta that I think should be mandatory reading and viewing for every American who wants to maintain citizenship in this c...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:58 PM
LIVING IN RETIREMENT Remembering Our Troops during Tax Season
As tax season approaches, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of some unique benefits that are available to the brave men and women serving in our Armed Services. Heroes Earned Retirement Oppor...
Posted on 4/4/12 at 3:32 PM
Legion honors veterans on behalf of grateful nation
An honor celebration held May 15 at Kinnic Health and Rehab spotlighted the service of seven veterans living there. Each received a certificate of appreciation and a lapel pin that says: “A grateful nation thanks you, USA veteran.”
By Debbie Griffin , May 22, 2013
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Veteran volunteer advocates troop support
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.
By Debbie Griffin , May 20, 2013
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Lowered flag honors fallen peace officers
The President of the United States and the Governor of Wisconsin have proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12-18 as Police Week.
May 14, 2013
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Honoring the fallen: Blood, sweat and tears
Anyone knows that running a marathon is grueling, but imagine going up a mountain, through a sand pit in full Army combat gear, all while hauling a 35-pound “ruck” sack on your back.
By Jillian Dexheimer , April 12, 2013
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Movie shows Honor Flight for Wisconsin vets
Honor Flight is a documentary about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime.
March 01, 2013
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New Legion commander advocates humble service, continued traditions
As the community mourned its late local American Legion commander, Ed Miller, many wondered or asked: Who next will lead the local Fletcher-Pechacek Post 121?
By Debbie Griffin , February 27, 2013
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Rest in peace, Ed Miller
Several sources, including River Falls’ American Legion Fletcher Pechacek Post 121, confirm that Ed Miller died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.
January 28, 2013
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War stories wanted; local, national efforts run on parallel track
A small news tip to the Journal led to a discovery: The American Legion wants veterans’ war stories.
By Debbie Griffin , January 14, 2013
WWII POW left for dead, then rescued; he survived, married, moved to River Falls
By autumn 1944, German leader Adolf Hitler's options were numbered. The Allies continued their march east toward Berlin.
By Nate Jackson, Guest contributor , December 21, 2012
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Business decorates military family’s home
Bridget Relander cried when she got the phone call from Melissa “Missy” Crayford of Christmas Décor telling Relander that her family had been picked for the company’s Decorated Families program.
By Randy Hanson , December 20, 2012
Lowered flag honors fire chief
Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order for American flags at state facilities to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Dec. 15, to honor Village of Rothchild Fire Chief Steve Fritz, who died Dec. 10, in his home of a suspected heart attack. Fritz had been chief of the department since 2007.
December 14, 2012
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