The few are getting fewer, but Arthur Leenerman will be at an event this week memorializing the worst open-sea disaster in U.S. naval history, the loss of hundreds of sailors at sea at the end of World War II.
The new state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars cares intensely about Independence Day, and especially what it means for fellow veterans.
Charles McGee turned 22 on the day the U.S. entered World War II. At the time, he was an engineering major at the University of Illinois.
In preparation for the Fourth of July, News-Gazette intern Ethan Simmons asked several patriotic community members for advice on how to best treat the American flag.
Area veterans are sought as volunteers to assist service members with issues related to civilian life.
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The few are getting fewer, but Arthur Leenerman will be at an event this week memorializing the worst open-sea disaster in U.S. naval history, the loss of hundreds of sailors at sea at the end of World War II.
The new state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars cares intensely about Independence Day, and especially what it means for fellow veterans.
Charles McGee turned 22 on the day the U.S. entered World War II. At the time, he was an engineering major at the University of Illinois.
In preparation for the Fourth of July, News-Gazette intern Ethan Simmons asked several patriotic community members for advice on how to best treat the American flag.
Area veterans are sought as volunteers to assist service members with issues related to civilian life.
A sampling of Veterans Day celebrations, programs and services in The News-Gazette area (If you have an event to add, please do so in the comments section below the story):Thursday
Flags, speeches and music will honor military veterans at three community celebrations in Mahomet this weekend.Museums in Tuscola and Danville next week will hold programs for veterans and people interested in military lore.The Living Flag: Old Glory Sings programs at Mahomet Christian Church, 908 N. Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet, are in their sixth year.
History lovers will enjoy this book.
CHAMPAIGN - A U.S. Army major who distributed Girl Scout cookies to troops all over the Middle East returned to Champaign on Wednesday to thank the donors.