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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
Honoring veterans...
People who'd like to honor military service men and women have a number of different options happening in River Falls Monday, Nov. 12, in various locations.
By Journal news staff , November 09, 2012
School program salutes veterans
On Monday, Nov. 12, Meyer Middle School will host its fourth annual Veteran’s Day program.
By Jillian Dexheimer , November 01, 2012
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Ornaments requested for troops’ tribute tree
Wisconsin NewsWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and first lady Tonette Walker invite family members of Wisconsin's service members — past and present, here and abroad — to send a holiday ornament dedicated to their loved one to this year's “Tribute to our Troops” holiday tree.
October 31, 2012
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Area soldiers mark 50 years
Men from the HQ Battery, 1/121 Artillery, 32nd Division, part of the Red Arrow Brigade, gathered at the American Legion on Main Street Saturday afternoon for the 50-year reunion of their activation from the River Falls Armory to Fort Lewis, Wash. in 1961-1962.
October 24, 2012
Lowered flag honors longtime senator
President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation that flag at all public facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday, Oct. 16 as a mark of respect for the memory of U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, who died Sunday, Oct. 14.
October 16, 2012
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Soldiers reunite 50 years after close, literal call with Cold War
The letter, dated “9 October, 1961” and on file in the River Falls Armory history book, gives the gist in its subject line: Order to Active Duty for up to 12 months.
By Debbie Griffin , October 15, 2012
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Lowered flags honor WWII pilot
Governor Scott Walker has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff at Wisconsin public facilities from sunrise to sunset Sunday, Oct. 14, as a mark of respect for Second Lieutenant James A. Des Jardins, Appleton, of the United States Army, who died at the age of 21 during 1944 serving in WWII as a pilot.
October 13, 2012
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Lowered flag honors Korean War solider
Governor Scott Walker issued an order for flags in the state to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset Monday, Oct.8 as a mark of respect for Private First Class Arthur W. Hopfensperger of Appleton, who was killed in action during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in Korea on Nov. 28, 1950.
October 05, 2012
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Roberts native wins Navy excellence award
Roberts native, Cmdr. Brian Sittlow of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force, is being honored with a prestigous peer-nominated leadership award.
By Gretta Stark , September 28, 2012
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Lowered flag honors embassy-attack victims
President Obama has ordered that United States flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset, Sunday, Sept. 16, as a mark of respect for the memory of John Christopher Stevens, United States Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed in the senseless attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya.
September 15, 2012
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Vet recalls war 70 years later
World War II veteran Arnie Roen remembers well the day he left for war. He is one of several presenters who will talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in the lower level of the River Falls Public Library. The public is invited.
September 12, 2012
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Lowered flags honor 9/11 victims, patriots
By order of the governor, flags at Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities across the state will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11 as a mark of respect and honor to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as well as members of the armed forces defending American freedom overseas.
September 11, 2012
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Weighty topic: How we react to war
It was someone’s idea and Jera Terreng liked it, expanded on the premise and the result is “Touched by War,” a month-long exhibit in the lower level of the River Falls Public Library that began Aug. 28 and runs until Sept. 23.
By Phil Pfuehler , September 06, 2012
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