27 Mar 2015

Grateful Dead Experience: The Schwag

By Jenny Hart

FRIDAY, APRIL 10
at RIBCO
1815 Second Avenue
Rock Island, IL 309-793-1999
Showtime : 9:30 p.m.
Ages 21+ - Tickets : $10

VENUE WEBSITE:

http://www.ribco.com/

BAND WEBSITE :
http://www.theschwag.com/

VIDEO OF BAND :
http://youtu.be/RGMLYGKtuJs

BAND FACEBOOK PAGE :
https://www.facebook.com/schwagofficial

BAND BIOGRAPHY :
The Schwag is a band of musicians dedicated to carrying on the vibe and music of the legendary Grateful Dead. Founded in 1991 the band has performed over 3000 concerts all over the United States in their career so far. This group averages 150 shows a year and has a working songlist of over 200 songs from the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog. For four years band leader Jimmy Tebeau also toured the country as the bass player for JGB (Jerry Garcia Band). The Schwag has opened for many noteable acts including String Cheese Incident, Marshall Tucker Band, Leftover Salmon, Sammy Hagar, Little Feat, and Railroad Earth. For many years The Schwag hosted its own Schwagstock music festivals drawing crowds of an average of 5000 people per event several times per summer. The band owned the venue Camp Zoe in Missouri where the festivals were hosted. Some of the bands opening for The Schwag at these festivals were George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Keller Williams, Big Brother & the Holding Company, and New Riders of the Purple Sage. Some of the guest musicians to play with The Schwag over the years include Chuck Berry, Bill Nershi from String Cheese Incident, Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon, Butch Truck from The Allman Brothers Band, Fred Tacket from Little Feat, Mike Gordon from Phish, and Vince Welnick from The Grateful Dead. Honorary band members for full Schwag shows include Merl Saunders, Melvin Seals, Johnnie Johnson, Jason & Travis & Kang from String Cheese Incident, and Devon Allman (Gregg's son.) From May of 2013 to May of 2014, The Schwag was primarily on hiatus, as lead singer Jimmy Tebeau served time in federal prison in Yankton, South Dakota for a music/drug related crime. The Schwag band is now stronger than ever on a perpetual tour performing a different show every night of a high energy organic interpretation of the Grateful Dead.

27 Mar 2015

Lincoln's Challenge Academy media day, military flights available

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (03/25/2015)(readMedia)-- Lincoln's Challenge Academy is hosting a media day April 29, to highlight the academy's cadets and program, which has graduated more than 14,000 cadets since its launch in 1993. Transportation is available via military aircraft tentatively scheduled to originate from Peoria airport, DuPage airport, Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, and Camp Lincoln in Springfield.

WHO:

• Lincoln's Challenge Academy in Rantoul, Illinois

WHAT:

• Lincoln's Challenge Academy is hosting a media day to highlight the Academy's Cadets and program, which has graduated more than 14,000 Cadets since its launch in 1993.  The academy will also provide an update on the progress of the construction of the new $38.2 million facility on the Lincoln's Challenge Academy campus.

• Military aircraft will be made available to transport media to Lincoln's Challenge Academy.

WHEN: Wednesday April 29, 2015 at 10:30AM Central Time (US & Canada)

WHERE:Lincoln's Challenge Academy
205 Dodge Avenue
Rantoul, Illinois 61866

NOTES:

• Military flights are tentatively scheduled to originate from, and return to Peoria Airport, DuPage Airport, Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, and Camp Lincoln in Springfield.  Departure times are yet to be determined.

• Media personnel who wish to fly, must RSVP to the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office at ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil or 217-761-3569 with full name and date of birth no later than March 31, 2015.

• Reporters and photographers who do not wish to fly or cannot meet the RSVP deadline are still welcome to attend the media day.

• Lincoln's Challenge Academy is a launching platform for Illinois' at-risk youth, providing them with essential life skills and educational requirements to be successful in today's society in a quasi-military environment

27 Mar 2015

Illinois Soldiers and Airmen Participate in Cyber Exercise

By Illinois National Guard

CAMP ATTERBURY, INDIANA (03/25/2015)(readMedia)-- Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen participated in the 2015 Cyber Shield Exercise from March 9-20 in Edinburgh, Indiana. The exercise is part of the National Guard's initiative to improve its readiness and ability to respond to cyber threats.

The 15-person team from Illinois was one of 24 teams from 42 states and territories to participate in the exercise. During the first week of the exercise, personnel from the SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security (SANS) Institute directed the participants in hands-on training in a "cyber city", a 6-foot by 8-foot scale model of a city with working electrical, water, transit, hospital, retail, and residential infrastructure. This entire infrastructure is computer controlled by a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, typical in large cities.

The SANS Institute is one of the world's largest proponents of information security training and certification, providing one of the largest collections of research documents and comprehensive immersive training. The SANS Institute describes its Cyber City training as its most in-depth offering.

Sgt. Russel Kleug of North City, Illinois, Illinois Joint Force Headquarters Joint Operations Center (JOC) Common Operations Picture Manager, joined the team to add domestic operations experience. He said he was impressed by the training and grateful for his selection to the team.

"Overall, it was very impressive. The training that was provided was tailored for every level," said Klueg. "The instructors were knowledgeable at all levels, instructing those with limited knowledge as well as giving more seasoned personnel more in-depth instruction."

At the end of the first week, the SANS Institute supervised a competition in the cyber city, pitting each of the 42 teams against cyber attacks they defended while answering questions to demonstrate their expertise. The Illinois team took third place, with the top spot going to a joint team from the Oregon National Guard and Idaho National Guard.

The second week of the exercise was a simulated attack exercise. Teams were set up in a virtual cyber environment and responded to up to six events simultaneously.

This is the third year for the Cyber Shield Exercise, but the first time the Illinois team was mostly traditional Soldiers and Airmen, and not full-time staff, said Maj. Mark Leuken of Springfield, Illinois, Illinois Joint Force Headquarters Network Operations Manager.

"Our goal is to build a pool of candidates for our cyber defense team that we can develop around their civilian lives. Most of the people that are chosen, work in the information technology sector and have long, busy weeks," said Lueken. "We want to be able to use the best and brightest, but we also need to be able to balance their duties with their civilian workloads."

Lueken said that the only team member in a full-time status was Klueg.

"For the first time, we actually sent a JOC representative to the exercise," Lueken said. "It ended up working to the team's advantage, and at the end of the exercise, everyone felt that it would be beneficial to bring a JOC representative to future exercises."

Kleug said he hopes to bring the knowledge he gained back to the JOC so that personnel can be better trained and equipped in case of a cyber attack in the civilian sector that requires a response from the Illinois National Guard

26 Mar 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 3/27 - 4/2

By QC Chamber
Click here for the calendar of events
26 Mar 2015

PR Network of the Quad Cities Half Day Workshop scheduled for April 21

By Amy Tiffany

Keynote speaker Michael Angelo Caruso will deliver keynote address on "How to Engage Someone in 15 Seconds."

Rock Island, Ill. (March 25, 2015) - PR Network of the Quad Cities is hosting its annual Half Day Workshop at the iWireless Center on April 21. The keynote speaker is international speaker and author Michael Angelo Caruso.

Caruso's presentation will cover how to execute the perfect handshake, diffuse an angry customer, craft an impressive elevator speech, create value in the first ten words you say to someone, and so much more. You have 15 seconds to make a good first impression. Everyone can make a better first impression!

Caruso is based out of Royal Oaks, Mich., and travels the country delivering motivational speeches. He's delivered over 2,000 paid presentations and keynote speeches on leadership, selling and internet marketing.

Breakout sessions include :

Social Media Marketing What Matters in 2015 (and Beyond) - Josh Krakauer, Sculpt LLC

Krakauer will present on social media marketing trends/survival kit for 2015, with an additional emphasis on the how and why of Facebook advertising. Josh Krakauer is the Founder and CEO of Sculpt LLC, Social Media Marketing Agency based in Iowa City, Iowa. Sculpt focuses on social media community management, strategic planning, creative execution, and brand development in the digital space.  Krakauer is a graduate of the University of Iowa, and is "obsessed" with all things social, web and startup.

Technological Changes & Effective Video for PR - Joe Brown, MediaWork Productions

The breakout session will discuss changing technology over the years and effective video for public relations. A short Q&A will also be included, so get your questions about video ready! Founded in 2001, MediaWork Productions produces video for businesses and non-profits along with some agency work. Brown is a co-owner of MediaWork. He is a graduate of Auburn University, with a B.A. in Mass Communications, double minor in Journalism and Business Management.

Media Buying - Natalie Linnville-Mass, MediaLink

This breakout session will focus on media buying, and will explore the differences between using a media buying software and buying by hand, as well as what media buyers look at when buying TV, Radio, Cable, Print, Outdoor, and Online. Trends and processes behind media buying will also be discussed. Natalie Linville-Mass is President of Media Link, Inc., has been in the media field for more than 25 years. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Broadcast Sales and Management.  Natalie has successfully grown Media Link over the past 14 years through her consultation, media placement and development of Media Link Software™.

Crisis Management - John Riches, Aloca

"Social media - creating crisis when none exist." Curious? Attend this session to learn more. John Riches is Communications & Public Affairs Manager for Alcoa in the Quad Cities. He has managed high-profile visits to the plant by President Obama and Governor Branstad. He is a former TV Reporter and News Director at WQAD-TV. John graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. Degree in Broadcast Journalism and minors in Economics and Computer Science.

"We're very excited to have Mr. Caruso as our keynote speaker. He will motivate and inspire attendees to be better people," said Amy Kolner, Half Day Workshop Director. "Plus, our breakout sessions are covering such a wide range of topics - there is something for every marketer and PR professional in the Quad Cities. We are also excited to honor our first winner of the Marketing and Public Relations Professional of the Year award!"

PR Network of the Quad Cities Half Day Workshop

§  When: Tuesday, April 21 from 8 a.m. - Noon

§  Where: iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL

Advanced registration is required. Deadline to register is April 10. For additional event details and to RSVP your attendance, please visit http://www.prnetworkqc.org/workshop.php.

For more information about PR Network of the Quad Cities and to learn about membership opportunities, visit http://www.prnetworkqc.org/ orwww.facebook.com/PRNetworkQC.

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About PR Network of the Quad Cities

PR Network of the Quad Cities, Inc. provides professional development, networking and educational opportunities to individuals interested in the marketing/public relations/communications field.

26 Mar 2015

Will to Ben: Village of Port Byron, tourism bureaus, chambers and others partner for bicycle tour across Illinois, Wisconsin

By Jessica Waytenick

Fall Bicycle Ride Ties Port Byron and Sparta's Ambassadors Will B. Rolling and Ben Bikin' 

Port Byron, Illinois - The Village of Port Byron, the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Sparta (WI) Area Chamber of Commerce, and communities in-between have partnered to create the inaugural "Will B. Rolling to Ben Bikin'" bicycle tour to be held October 3-9, 2015.

The tour covers portions of Northwestern Illinois and Southwestern Wisconsin at a time of year when fall colors should be at their peak and when Sparta's Fallfest is in full swing to offer riders festivities at the conclusion of the tour.  The ride covers six days, averaging 10 hours per day.

Port Byron is located directly on the Mississippi River and the Great River Trail, a trail which stretches more than 60 miles in Illinois from Rock Island to Savanna.  Sparta is the "Bicycle Capital of America" so the two communities make a strong bicycling team.

In 1995, Sparta designed and manufactured a large fiberglass "man" dressed in Sparta colors (red and gold), sitting on a penny-farthing bicycle.  The bicycle and rider were installed in the Information Area on the corner of Water and Highway 16, a prominent spot for viewing, and was named "Ben Bikin'".  The statue was manufactured by a local Sparta company called Fiberglass Animals Shapes & Trademarks (F.A.S.T.)

Former Port Byron Mayor Larry Bay visited Sparta to ride the famous Elroy-Sparta Trail in 2013 and was impressed with the statue.  He commissioned F.A.S.T. to build a replica to be called Will B. Rolling for his town.  Bay then gifted the statue to the village and it was installed in 2013 in a prominent location in downtown Port Byron, adjacent to the Mississippi River and the Great River Trail.  A friendship between mayors rose and there was talk of connecting the two towns by way of a bicycling event.  The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce began collaborating between the two cities and eventually contracted with Bicycle Illinois to coordinate the logistics of the event.

To register, go to www.willtoben.com

Contact Information:

Mayor Kevin Klute or Trustees Bruce Peterson or Clinton Sullivan, Village of Port Byron, (309) 523-3705

Joe Taylor, President/CEO, Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau, (309) 736-6820

Diane Bausman, Executive Director, Blackhawk Waterways CVB, (800) 678-2108

26 Mar 2015

Blurring the Edges Exhibit

By Dubuque Area Arts Collective

OPENING RECEPTION:

Saturday, March 28, 6 - 10PM Dubuque Area Arts Collective (902 Main St, Dubuque IA)
LIVE MUSIC: Idpyramid

The Dubuque Area Arts Collective is proud to present Blurring the Edges, a new group show featuring abstract and experimental art. The exhibit highlights work by established and emerging local artists, as well as national and international artists.

Traditional media, including painting, multimedia, and digital art, will be represented, as well as nontraditional media such as body prints in ink, and petri dish photographs. 

Admission is free, with donations welcome. Hors d'oeveres and drinks will be provided.

LIVE MUSIC:
Music will be provided by Idpyramid, a 4-piece band from the Quad Cities. Idpyramid's music melds synth-soaked melodies with ambient soundscapes and drum machines, providing an aural compliment to the abstract and experimental visuals. Listen to them here: http://idpyramid.bandcamp.com/

OPEN HOURS:
Exhibit will be open until April 25th. Gallery open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 PM or by appointment

26 Mar 2015

New Vintage Camper Rally Coming to the Quad Cities

By Jessica Waytenick

Rock Island, Illinois - All vintage campers are invited to the first Vintage Camper Rally in the Quad Cities.  It will be held April 30 to May 3 near the Mississippi River at the scenic, award-winning Rock Island KOA, 2311 78th Ave. W. in Rock Island, Ill.  Vintage campers include ones from 1970s, 1960s, 1950s, 1940s, and if there are any older ones still out there.

The Rock Island KOA includes two huge lakes so bring some fishing gear.  Fishing licenses are not necessary here.  And if the weather is nice, kayaks or paddle boats can be rented to get out on the water.  Other campground amenities include volleyball, mini golf, horse shoes, ladder ball, carpet ball, and walking/biking path.

The Vintage Camper Rally is a family event.  Dogs are also welcome, and there is a dog park across the street from the KOA.

Rally activities include campfires, potlucks, breakfast on Sunday morning, and a vintage camper tour on Saturday afternoon for the public.  Donations accepted from visitors as an entry fee to the park, and the money will go to the KOA Care Camp organization. www.koacarecamps.org

Please call the KOA directly at 309-787-0665 and ask for the Vintage Rally spaces.  Camping is $25 per night per unit.  We will be in a great area at the campground and will be placing 3 - 4 campers on their huge pull-through spaces. Each camper will have electric and water hookups. Sewer lines are available.
http://rockislandkoa.com/

For more information about the Vintage Camper Rally, visit http://vintagecamperlifestyle.com

26 Mar 2015

The Cello-bration Begins!

By Mark McLaughlin
'100 Years, 100 Cellos' Project to Support the Music Education Programs of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - To raise awareness of the 100th Anniversary of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) and funds to support its Music Education programs, the 100 Years, 100 Cellos program of the Volunteers for Symphony (VFS) is now underway. One-hundred full-size cellos were transformed into beautiful works of art by artists from the Quad-City area and beyond. All funds raised from sponsorship and auctions of the cellos will benefit the QCSO and its education programs.
The 100 cellos used for the "100 Years, 100 Cellos" campaign arrived Feb. 6, 2015, at Asbury Methodist United Church in Bettendorf, IA, and from there they were distributed to the artists. Ninety of the final decorated cellos will be displayed throughout the Quad Cities at indoor locations selected by their sponsors from March to mid-May. Each cello will be labeled, stating its art title, the name of its artist, and sponsor.
"The painted cellos displayed around the community will make a beautiful statement about the link between the visual and audio arts," said Benjamin Loeb, Executive Director of the QCSO. "They will bring a powerful general awareness of the arts in the Quad Cities."
According to Loeb, the QCSO's 100th Anniversary Masterworks Season opened with a spectacular appearance by acclaimed pianist André Watts and will end with an epic performance of Beethoven's glorious Symphony #9: Ode to Joy. "As a world-class grand finale, the QCSO will host a one-night-only performance by legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma on May 14, 2015," he added. "The 100 Years, 100 Cellos project will capitalize on the excitement of our 100th Anniversary Season to the benefit of our Music Education programs."
"The Volunteers for Symphony is heading up the 100 Years, 100 Cellos project," said Laurie Skjerseth, who with Mary Kae Waytenick serve as Co-Presidents of the VFS. "Several exciting events will be taking place, and we invite the community to take part in this fantastic collaboration of the art world meeting the music world."
Waytenick and Skjerseth are both past music educators who believe in the importance of music education shaping a child's life. They see the 100 Years, 100 Cellos project as a source of funds that will anchor the music outreach program of the QCSO for many years to come.
"A collaboration between musicians and artists is not that uncommon, but the scope of this project is both mind-boggling and attention-grabbing," said Waytenick. "These artists are painting and using other techniques to create their visual representation of that cello. This could be, for example, its distinctive sound or its role in the orchestra. I'm calling this
entire event a 'cello-bration.' Laurie and I are grateful that we have over 100 members in the Volunteers for Symphony. We are using every one of them to pull this project together."
The Volunteers for Symphony and QCSO staff are still seeking more corporate and individual sponsorship of 90 of the cellos. The remaining 10 cellos will be painted by selected 'Lead Artists' and then live-auctioned at the Yo-Yo Ma pre-concert dinner on May 14, 2015.
QCSO Music Education Programs
The funds raised from this initiative will help support QCSO music education programs. These include School Engagement classroom visits, Symphony Day, Students@Symphony, Instruments for Kids, and the QC Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYEs). "Music education is a central part of the QCSO mission, and 100 Years, 100 Cellos will help us greatly expand our positive impact and eventually grow the audiences and patrons of the future," Loeb said.
Sponsors were offered the opportunity to decorate their individual cellos and to decide where they will be placed. "We compiled a list of artists, art educators and art students willing to volunteer their services to decorate a sponsored cello," Loeb said. "All cellos will be featured in a beautiful, collector's quality commemorative 100 Years, 100 Cellos book."
All of these efforts will culminate in a ticketed event at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA, on May 29, 2015, the actual 100th Anniversary of the QCSO. At this event, attendees will enjoy a display of all 100 painted and decorated cellos.
How the Community Can Participate
Potential sponsors and other community members interested in participating in the 100 Years, 100 Cellos project should email the QCSO at 100cellos@qcso.org or complete the online form at https://qcso.org/support-qcso/100-years-100-cellos-project/.
"We look forward to hearing from many area residents, companies and organizations," Loeb said. "If you have never collaborated with the QCSO before, this will be the perfect opportunity to get involved."
For more information on the 100th Anniversary Season, visit https://qcso.org/concerts. Performance tickets are available at the QCSO Box Office at 327 Brady St., Davenport. You can also call the QCSO for more information at (563) 322-7276 or visit www.qcso.org.
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26 Mar 2015

Illinois National Guard Recognizes National Medal of Honor Day

By Illinois National Guard PAO

SPRINGFIELD, IL (03/24/2015)(readMedia)-- March 25, marks National Medal of Honor Day. On July 12, 1862; President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill into law on behalf of Congress, creating the Army Medal of Honor. The bill stated, "to such noncommissioned officers and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry in action, and other soldier-like qualities during the present insurrection." In 1863, the medal became a permanent military decoration available to all ranks and branches of the American Armed Forces. Today, the President in the name of Congress presents the Medal of Honor. One hundred and thirteen of the more than 3,400-awarded medals belong to Soldiers of the Illinois National Guard, previously known as the Illinois Militia.

One hundred and fifty years ago this April 2 during the American Civil War, the fierce fighting in Petersburg, Va. drew to a close. Meanwhile fighting began at Fort Blakely, Ala. onApril 2 and lasted until the ninth. Grant's efforts at Petersburg led to the fall of Richmond, Va., the Confederate Capitol, effectively ending the war.

As the sesquicentennial of the Civil War enters the final month, the Illinois National Guard remembers and highlights the following Soldiers from those battles who received the Medal of Honor (MoH):

• Cpl. Abner P. Allen of Woodford County, Ill., entered service at Bloomington, Ill., enlisted in Co. K, 39th Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Petersburg, Va., issued May 12, 1865.

• Pvt. John H. Callahan of Shelby County, Ky., entered service at Macoupin County, Ill., enlisted in Co. B, 122nd Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakely, Ala., issued June 8, 1865.

• Cpl. Patrick Highland of Ireland, entered service at Chicago, Ill., enlisted in Co. D, 23rd Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Petersburg, Va., issued May 12, 1865.

• Cpt. Samuel McConnell of Belmont County, Ohio, entered service at Bushnell, McDonough County, Ill., enlisted in Co. H, 119th Ill., Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakely, Ala., issued April 9, 1865.

• Sgt. Thomas McGraw of Ireland, entered service at Chicago, Ill., enlisted in Co. B, 23rd Ill Inf., awarded MoH for action at Petersburg, Va., issued May 12, 1865.

• Cpt. Henry A. Miller of Germany, entered service at Decatur, Ill., enlisted in Co. B, 8th Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakeley, Ala., issued June 8, 1865.

• 1 Lt. Thomas H. L. Payne of Boston, Mass., entered service at Mendota, La Salle County, Ill., enlisted in Co. E, 37th Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakely, Ala., issued April 1, 1898.

• Cpt. Patrick H. Pentzer of Marion County, Mo., entered service at Gillespie, Macoupin County, Ill., enlisted in Co. C, 97th Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakely, Ala., issued October 9, 1879.

• Sgt. George F. Rebmann of Schuyler County Ill., entered service at Browning, Schuyler County Ill., enlisted in Co. B, 119th Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakely, Ala., issued June 8, 1865.

• Lt. Col. Victor Vifquain of Belgium, entered service in Saline County, Neb., served in 97th Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakely, Ala., issued June 8, 1865. (Awarded another MoH for action during the Spanish American War of 1898).

• Lt. Col. Loyd Wheaton of Calhoun County, Mich., entered service in Ill., served in 8th Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakely, Ala., issued January 16, 1894.

• Pvt. John Whitmore of Brown County, Ill., entered service in Camden, Schuyler County, Ill., enlisted in Co. F, 119th Ill. Inf., awarded MoH for action at Fort Blakely, Ala., issued June 8, 1865.

The Illinois State Military Museum displays the MoH belonging to 1st Sgt. Johannes S. Anderson of Finland. He entered service from Chicago, served in Co. B, 132nd Inf., 33rd Div., awarded the MoH for actions at Consenvoye, France during World War I. This medal is also one of the 113 presented to Illinois National Guard Soldiers. The museum is at 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, Ill. Museum hours are Saturday through Friday from 1:00 to 4:30.

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Illinois-National-Guard-Recognizes-National-Medal-of-Honor-Day/10744121

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