19 Sep 2017

National Image, Inc., Meritorious Service Award presented to three from US Coast Guard Headquarters, Sector New York

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON — The National Image, Inc., Meritorious Service Award was presented to two civilian employees from U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and one Coast Guard servicemember from Coast Guard Sector New York at the IMAGE 45th National Training Program Sept. 14 in Albuquerque, N.M.

18 Sep 2017

Illinois National Guard Soldiers ride to remember fallen Servicemembers as part of Gold Star 500

By Illinois National Guard

Media and public invited to events to help tell the story of Illinois' heroes Sept. 20-23

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/18/2017) (readMedia)-- WHO:

• Illinois National Guard Veterans

• Illinois National Guard Survivor Outreach Services

WHAT:

• 34 Veterans will ride bicycles during a four-day endurance ride, traveling a 500-mile journey from Cairo, Illinois to St. Charles, Illinois, as part of the Gold Star 500.

18 Sep 2017

Illinois Army National Guard unit mobilizes for Kuwait

By Illinois National Guard

Sept. 24 ceremony in Springfield for the 3637th Maintenance Company

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/18/2017) (readMedia)-- WHO:

• Illinois Army National Guard's 3637th Maintenance Company based in Springfield, Illinois

WHAT:

• A deployment ceremony is scheduled for approximately 135 Soldiers who will deploy to Kuwait this fall.

WHEN/WHERE:

• Sept. 24, 2017 at 9 a.m.

15 Sep 2017

Military Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 14 at Rock Island Arsenal

By Theresa R. Fitzgerald

FORT McCOY, Wis. - A military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15 at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. Retirees from all branches of the armed forces and their family members/guests are eligible to attend to receive updated information about retiree entitlement programs.
        Photo identification is required for all personnel to access the installation.

13 Sep 2017

Illinois Army National Guard ready for the call

By Illinois National Guard

PARIS, IL (09/13/2017) (readMedia)-- The National Guard's motto is "Always Ready, Always There." Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard's 1544th Transportation Company based in Paris, Illinois, and 1644th Transportation Company based in Rock Falls, Illinois, lived that motto this week.

13 Sep 2017

Pentagon clean audit opinions remain elusive, Grassley says in floor speech

By Grassley Press

Floor Speech of Sen. Chuck Grassley

Clean Audit Opinions at Pentagon Remain Elusive

Delivered Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to question the plan for auditing the Department of Defense (DoD).

The new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. David Norquist, presented a plan to the Armed Services Committee on May 9th. It appears flawed like all the others.

12 Sep 2017

This Sat. Sept. 16th !! Hair Cuts, Lunch, & Food Basket

By Lola@qcvetsoutreach.com

FREE HAIRCUTS TO ALL VETERANS

11 a.m to 1 p.m.

**Food Giveaway with Meat Choices

**Grill Out Lunch Served by Blue Grass American Legion

Book Exhange is open and Work Clothes Closet

Doors Open at 10:00 a.m.

We have launched our Wall of Honor please bring a photo of yourself and years of service or one for a loved one to join our Wall as we say Thank you to our Veterans

11 Sep 2017

Illinois National Guard prepares to support Hurricane Irma Response

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/08/2017) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Ill. – With Hurricane Irma potentially making landfall in Florida as a category four hurricane, the Illinois National Guard is preparing to send Soldiers to support Irma recovery and relief efforts.

29 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill providing access to service dogs for veterans suffering from mental health difficulties

By Elizabeth Tomev

HB 2897 will help provide comfort for veterans transitioning back to civilian life

MARION (Aug. 25, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 2897, legislation to increase access to service dogs for veterans through the Helping Paws Program. This expansion will add veterans to the program-eligibility pool and allow the training of service dogs to assist veterans with physical or mental health ailments.

29 Aug 2017

Hy-Vee Hosts Pre-Flight Dinner for 9th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities

By Marketing Coordinator

Davenport, IA – On Aug 31st, approx. 100 Veterans, including 2 WWII veterans, will travel to Washington, D.C to visit the monuments dedicated to their service and sacrifice. This is the 9 th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities that area Hy-Vee stores have sponsored.

On Wednesday, Aug 30th, Hy-Vee is hosting a pre-flight dinner for these veterans, a guest and their guardians.

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