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Our Local Heroes

Meetings Planned in Preparation for Possible Wis. Deployment Last Updated: 12:06 PM 05/06/08 - An Appleton-based unit of the Wisconsin National Guard is planning a series of meetings in preparation for its possible deployment overseas. The gatherings are intended to make the transition easier for the soldiers and their employers. (Full Story)

Our Local Heroes: Welcome Home Daddy! Last Updated: 10:39 PM 04/24/08 - Army Captain Joshua Nichols could not be home for the birth of his son, Jackson. But five weeks later, we were on hand when he came home on leave and met his little guy for the first time. (Full Story)

NEW INFO: Pentagon Provides Additional Information Surrounding Death of Cudahy Soldier Last Updated: 2:28 PM 04/24/08 - The Department of Defense has confirmed details of how a suburban Milwaukee man died with another soldier when their vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device in Bayji, Iraq, on Monday. (Full Story)

Funerals Thursday for Two Marine Reservists Killed in Iraq Last Updated: 10:01 AM 04/24/08 - Two Marine reservists killed by the same roadside bomb in Iraq are being remembered by mourners at their funerals Thursday. Friends and relatives shared memories when visitations were held for the two men Wednesday evening. (Full Story)

Newman Catholic High School Students Show Appreciation for Troops Last Updated: 6:26 PM 04/23/08 - Local heroes are getting the recognition they deserve for their service to the community. Newman Catholic High School hosted a hometown heroes luncheon Wednesday. (Full Story)

Our Local Heroes: LCPL David Lemmer Last Updated: 9:43 PM 04/22/08 - Marine Lance Corporal David Lemmer recently returned from his second tour of duty in Iraq. Lemmer was on night patrol while in the war, searching for people planting roadside bombs. (Full Story)

Our Local Heroes: SPC Ryan Ensley Last Updated: 6:09 PM 04/22/08 - Specialist Ryan Ensley is a 2004 graduate of Crandon High School. He joined the Army in September 2005, was called to active duty in June 2007 and is due back from Iraq in October 2008. (Full Story)

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Happy Holidays From Our Local Heroes

Christmas Greetings: PFC Schoelzel, Capt. Katka Christmas Greetings: Magee Family, SPC Vircks Christmas Greetings: Barker and Monzon Families Christmas Greetings: SPC Lenoble, SGT Tallman Christmas Greetings: Dunn Family Christmas Greetings: COL Burt, Timm Family Christmas Greetings: SGT Minney, Hill Christmas Greetings: GEN Cone, SGT Keeley