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Seven Heartwarming Videos of Surprise Military Homecomings

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:36:43 +0000

Memorial Day was created to commemorate all the American servicemembers who have died while serving our country. With so many military men and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home.

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Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler Announces 17 Students Nominated to U.S. Service Academies

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:31:51 +0000

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, is proud to announce the names of 17 outstanding students from Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District who have received nominations to the U.S. Service Academies.

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Catch a Rare Glimpse Of The B-2 Stealth Bomber Refueling Mid-Flight [VIDEO]

Doug — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:22:43 +0000

The flight you’re about to see is from the vantage point of a KC-135 Refueler over Guam. Two B-2 Spirit bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., are temporarily operating from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

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Military Dad Surprises Family In Front of 85,000 at College Football Game

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:17:49 +0000

When Tammy Faile and her two children were chosen as the military family of the game for South Carolina's match up Saturday against the University of Georgia, they probably expected some sort of message from their husband and father Sgt. First Class Scott Faile, who is stationed in South Korea.

And that's what they got at halftime, a video message on the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice stadium's Jumbotron.

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Doug Visits Ft. Leonard Wood

Doug — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:43:49 +0000

I have lived in Missouri since 1985 and came here when my dad was stationed to Whiteman Air Force Base. I had never been to Ft. Leonard Wood to see what their post is like. This week I had the opportunity to see it first hand not only how the post works, but how it has great relations with the communities around it.

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News from the RV: Show Me Honor Flight

Behka — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:03:52 +0000

Kids, the other day we were lucky enough to be able to have some veteran volunteers from the Show Me Honor Flight by the RV at the Missouri State Fair.

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Missouri State Fair Daily Highlights: Sunday, August 12, 2012

Doug — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 06:00:10 +0000

The first weekend of the Missouri State Fair wraps up today and it is an opportunity thank our men and women in the military as it is Show-Me Salutes Military Appreciation Day, sponsored by I-Land Internet Services. With Whiteman Air Force Base, Fort Leonard Wood, and various National Guard and Reserve Units stationed around Sedalia, it's sure to be a big day. Those who are active military, military, veterans, an delayed entry recruits with appropriate I.D. will get in for free and immediate family members will get in for $1. Plus, there will be $5 off carnival ride wristbands at the Midway ticket booth with coupon available at the admission gate. In addition to the great military deal, there will be a Military appreciation ceremony at 2 p.m. at the Mathewson Exhibition Center.

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New Report States Military Veterans Have More Health Problems Than Civilians

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:32:25 +0000

A new report from the CDC finds that men who’ve served in the military carry a heavier health burden than civilians — in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to have two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

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Brigadier General Thomas A. Bussiere Assumes Command of Whiteman Air Force Base

Doug — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:07:08 +0000

Whiteman Air Force Base held a change of command ceremony on Monday, June 18 at the A-10 5-bay Hangar, where Brigadier General Scott Vander Hamm announced he would be leaving for Joint Base San Antonio in Texas, and a familiar face would resume command. Brigadier General Thomas A. Bussiere officially took command of the base during the ceremony. This is his fourth time getting assigned to Whiteman in some capacity.

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Woman Fired Over Controversial Photo of Breastfeeding Military Moms

Don Deane — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:59:55 +0000

Controversy continues to swirl around a recent image that shows two uniformed military moms breastfeeding their babies. According to RightThisMinute, a woman involved with the photo was actually fired from her job. Does that seem fair?

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