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Our Local Heroes

Exhibit at Wisconsin National Guard Museum is Graphic Lesson on Vietnam Era Last Updated: 9:32 PM 10/09/08 - "Marking Time, Voyage to Vietnam" shows graffitti done by soldiers and marines on canvas from bunks. The bunks were on a ship, sailing them into combat in the Vietnam war. (Full Story)

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers Head South as Hurricane Ike Takes Aim Last Updated: 9:59 AM 09/11/08 - The Guard sent five helicopters and 29 crew members to central Arkansas where an intermediate staging base is located. Ike is expected to hit somewhere between Corpus Christi and Houston this weekend. (Full Story)

More Wisconsin Soldiers Headed to Iraq Last Updated: 11:29 AM 07/29/08 - More than two dozen Army reservists from an Ashwaubenon unit will soon be headed for Iraq. The members of the 353rd Transportation Company will drive trucks in support of fellow troops in Iraq. They'll join the rest of their unit, which is already overseas. (Full Story)

Traveling Replica of Vietnam Wall Stops in Wausau Last Updated: 11:04 AM 07/24/08 - A traveling replica of the Vietnam wall in Washington, DC is in Wausau. Several ceremonies are scheduled during it's stay until Monday at the VFW on River Dr. (Full Story)

Up to 40 Percent of Wis. National Guard Could be Deployed Last Updated: 12:56 PM 05/15/08 - The head of the Wisconsin National Guard says up to 40 percent of his soldiers may be headed overseas next year. Brigadier General Don Dunbar says 3,200 soldiers are expected to be mobilized to Iraq in early 2009. He says a few other Guard units might also get deployed during the year. (Full Story)

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)

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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