Military news
The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those who have been laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery.
Midwest Veterans Closet will host a grocery giveaway May 10.
Senior Airman Travis J. Spong, 23, was honored for quick lifesaving actions he carried out at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office proudly accepted the POW/MIA Chair of Honor, donated by Rolling Thunder Illinois Chapter 2.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Stone, a native of Mundelein, was recently recognized for their work while serving the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Russell.
The staff of the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced the following have been laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery:
In commemoration of those who served in the Vietnam War, please join the National Museum of the American Sailor at 10:30 a.m. March 29 to learn firsthand the remarkable stories of these veterans.
Dixon native Henry Dixon, a major general with the Illinois Army National Guard, will be inducted into the University of Illinois ROTC Hall of Fame in Springfield on May 3, the Guard said in a news release Wednesday.
The city of Lockport has opened applications for its Hero Banner program for families of veterans for the second year. Deadline to submit nominations is April 1.
Thirteen Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers graduated from the Illinois Army National Guard’s Military Funeral Honors State Certification course Dec. 16 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield.
On the morning of Dec. 16, a representative of Post 66 had the privilege of participating in the Wreaths Across America event at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery.
The staff of The Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those who have been laid to rest at The Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in December 2023
First Lt. Dane Meier, a native of Barrington, is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps assigned to U.S. Navy Training Squadron SEVEN (VT-7), alongside naval aviators who learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world.
Once upon a time, the fluffy stuff of milkweed floss saved countless human lives.
Michele Bauman wants her daughter and others in the military to know just how much they’re supported. She’s sending that message with the help of a stuffed toy dog named Max.