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By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC – Many wounded warriors who have served in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom have paid the price for their participation in combat. Depending on that price, many view not only themselves as a hero, but those who were lost.By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg
Special to American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, DC – Despite losing a leg in combat, Army Sgt. Chris Alvin Burrell is focusing on his rehabilitation to one day return to what he calls his "normal day of work."
By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg
Special to American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, DC – Some people join the military for the educational opportunities, or for the travel benefits. Others join for the challenge. Seeking that challenge was the main motivator for one young Marine who joined the Corps in January 2002. Staff Sgt. Daniel Kachmar, who grew up in Pittsburgh, said he had a calling to join the Marine Corps.
By Staff Sgt. Tina R. Griffin
Indiana National GuardEvansville’s 76th Brigade Soldiers return from Iraq
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As the snow was falling at the Indianapolis International Airport, 130 Soldiers from Battery B, 1st Battalion, 163rd Field Artillery from Evansville and Headquarters and Headquarters Company 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Indianapolis returned late Monday night from a nine-month deployment in Iraq.
ANDERSON, IN - Highland High School Choral Boosters and Choir members are seeking community support for the 3rd annual "Breakfast with Santa" event to be held on Saturday December 6th, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. As last year, the event will be held at Madison Park Church of God, 67th and Columbus Ave.
ANDERSON, IN - The first of two new Dunkin' Donuts coming to Anderson before the end of the year is scheduled to open at 5 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008.
REDKEY, IN - During the history of the Indiana State Police, there have been seven (7) state troopers, and one (1) motor carrier enforcement officer struck and killed while working alongside Indiana roadways.
November 16-22 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana
VINCENNES, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has declared November 16-22 Indiana Winter Weather Preparedness Week, and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is urging all Hoosier drivers to use this week to prepare their vehicles for the season and brush up on winter driving strategies.
Transportation Enhancement grant to acquire property in Metamora
SEYMOUR, IN - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) awarded Franklin County $689,600 in Local Public Agency (LPA) funding. These funds will be used to purchase 33 acres of property in the Town of Metamora. The property will be used for the development of a visitor's center, museum and interpretive center at the Whitewater Valley Regional Interpretive Park.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Indiana National Guard is pleased to announce that about 130 Soldiers with the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are scheduled to return after serving in Iraq for the past nine months.
The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. Give the Gift of Literacy to Children
SAN DIEGO, CA – While known for giving toys to under-privileged children during the holidays, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is teaming up with The UPS Store ® and Mail Boxes Etc. ® locations nationwide to provide books to needy children this holiday season through the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Timothy M. Morrison, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, announced that Robert Rosenberg, 41, Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment today by U.S. District Chief Judge David F. Hamilton following his guilty plea to wire fraud. This case was the result of a investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
By Staff Sgt. Jeff Lowry
Indiana National GuardINDIANAPOLIS, IN - Friends, families, dignitaries and travelers greeted 100 Soldiers of the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team as they returned from their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at the Indianapolis International Airport.
November 16-22 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week
GREENFIELD, IN - It's official! Now is the time to get ready for winter driving: Governor Mitch Daniels has declared November 16-22 Indiana Winter Weather Preparedness Week.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - National debt recovery agency Premiere Credit of North America announced plans today to expand its national headquarters here, more than doubling its 250-person workforce.
MADISON COUNTY, IN - With six weeks remaining, the United Way of Madison County reports $289,983 in pledges to date – nearly 30% of the $1 million goal announced last August.
“Many workplace campaigns are still in progress and some are just beginning,” stated Nancy Vaughan, president. “However, despite broad contact efforts by our volunteers to local businesses and individuals, pledges outside the workplace campaigns are behind where we would like to be.”
ANDERSON, IN - In honor of Veterans Day, the City of Anderson Department of Parks and Recreation is again opening the Shadyside Park Veterans’ Commons area for brick sales. Around 850 inscribed bricks, sold in 1998 and 1999, now fill the Veterans’ Commons. Approximately 100 more spaces for bricks have been made available; bricks will be offered for sale by between Veterans Day and December 31. The bricks will cost $125 each and may be purchased through the Parks Department.
ANDERSON, IN - Kidz Take the Stage (KTS) Performing Arts Studio is in need of children and teens to fill parts in their upcoming production "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever."
A few boy character roles are still available for boys between the ages of 5 and 18. Cost for these character parts is $90.
Similar temporary closings set for Dec. 1-2
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Selected Indiana State Parks will temporarily close to the general public for controlled deer reductions twice in the coming weeks. The reductions will take place Nov. 17-18, and Dec. 1-2. The participating parks will close the evening before (Nov. 16 and 30) each of the reductions and re-open the morning after (Nov. 19 and Dec. 3).
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Allison Transmission, Inc. has received a Pollution Prevention (P2) grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for a project to eliminate the use of cyanide by installing a new metal plating process.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IN - Over the past two weeks there have been at least five burglaries that have taken place in Jefferson County during daylight hours. In one incident the victim was still at home asleep upstairs when the suspect(s) made entry and stole a big screen television.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Staff from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) will be available to answer questions about the agency's Five Star Environmental Recognition for Child Care Facilities program during the 2008 Indiana Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Conference Nov. 5 and Nov. 6. The event will be held at the Indianapolis Marten House Hotel and Lilly Conference Center, 1801 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis.
ANDERSON, IN - Associate professor of English, Zola Noble recently received a grant from National Endowment for the Humanities to study at Ferrum College’s institute’s "Regional Study and the Liberal Arts: Appalachia Up-Close."
The institute seeks scholars who are interested in how regional perspectives comment on wider national and global issues, and how regional material can enhance the undergraduate curriculum.
