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University of Evansville Purple Aces Host Southern Illinois This Saturday During Military Appreciation Night

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:01:06 +0000

The University of Evansville Men’s Basketball are showing their appreciation for our local military men and women by giving them free admission to Saturday night’s game against the Saluki’s of Southern Illinois. The Purple Aces come into Saturday night looking to establish a winning streak after a thrilling overtime victory over Missouri State Wednesday night, [...]

Send a Card to a Soldier Overseas for the Holidays

Kat Mykals — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:46:39 +0000

This holiday season there are men and women who won’t be spending the holidays with their families, and you can send them a card to remind them that they are remembered this holiday season. If you would like to send a card to a random US Soldier, the deadline is this Friday. Please adhere to [...]

Evansville's Atlas Van Lines Collects Over Four Thousand Baby Items for Military Moms

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:15:07 +0000

Once again, when the call went out to assist those in need, the tri-state answered. During the recent United Leasing Championship golf tournament at Newburgh’s Victoria National Golf Club, Atlas Van Lines asked the tri-state community to donate essential baby items for military families stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Through numerous donation drives leading up [...]

Celebrate Memorial Day with These Soldier Homecomings [VIDEO]

Ryan O'Bryan — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:15:12 +0000

While it's nice to have a three day weekend, it's important to keep in mind why we have this three day weekend. Memorial Day is a time to stop and reflect on the thousands of men and women throughout the years who made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of our country. Fortunately for the friends and families, a majority of troops who serve overseas do come home and when they do, the joy can be felt by everyone.

6-Year Old with Cerebral Palsy Surprises Marine Dad by Walking [VIDEO]

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:18:13 +0000

Normally, it’s the service men and women providing the surprise when they show up unexpectedly after a tour of duty. This time, the family were the one’s providing the surprise. Staff Sgt. Jeremy Cooney had just returned home from a tour in Afghanistan and was seeing his family for the first time during a welcome [...]