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‘The very best of us’: One street’s lesson about service, belonging
Residents from one street in Silvis, Illinois say their street sent more men to war per capita than any other street in the country.
By Zamone Perez
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Opinion
It’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veterans
In this op-ed, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., a retired Marine lieutenant general, implores the VA to do more for our nation's paralyzed veterans.
By Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich. (USMC ret.)
Illinois National Guard to help care for arriving migrants
Illinois' governor called up members of the Illinois National Guard to help organize shelter, food and medical care for migrants arriving from Texas.
National Guard troops from around US continue to pour into DC for inauguration security
More than 30 states plan to send National Guard personnel to assist with security during the event on Jan. 20.
By Staff and wire reports
Special Forces soldier charged in Rockford shooting may have PTSD, lawyer says
Sgt. 1st Class Duke Webb's most recent Afghanistan deployment ended in July.
Best pics of the week: Dec. 27, 2020
Marines participate in exercises in Japan, a fighter wing readiness demonstration at Eielson and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Special Forces sergeant charged in Illinois bowling alley shooting that killed 3
Investigators are in touch with the U.S. Army about the shooter, Duke Webb, 37.
By Kyle Rempfer
Another fatal outbreak: 27 COVID deaths at Illinois vets nursing home prompts probe
Another veterans nursing home is being investigated after a deadly COVID outbreak.
Some governors balk at Trump request to send troops to DC
Some governors are rejecting President Donald Trump’s request to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., for a massive militarized show of force in the nation’s capital after several days of unrest over the death of George Floyd.
National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop level at more than 46,500, 86 percent on Title 32 orders
Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
By Howard Altman
National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop level holding steady at more than 45,000
Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
By Howard Altman
National Guard COVID-19 update: Polish military medical team visiting Illinois National Guard; Maryland National Guard guarding virus test kits
Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
By Howard Altman