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Sunday, May 26, 2013  Mid-Michigan families are paying it forward, offering free lunch to veterans at the Sam's Club on Corunna Road.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills spoke before the legislature and the families of fallen Michigan soldiers during a Memorial Day Members of the Michgian State Senate convened Thursday to honor Michigan service members through legislation and a special ceremony.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Local veteran is now an artist

Friday, March 01, 2013  Army GI says he leaked secrets to WikiLeaks to expose US 'bloodlust' in 2 wars, spur debate

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills is home in Vassar for a month on convalescent leave from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he's been undergoing therapy after he lost all of his limbs in Afghanistan in April.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The White House called it a "highly provocative act that threatens regional security."

Friday, September 28, 2012  Sgt. Travis Mills, who lost limbs in Afghanistan, will be welcomed home.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Army Pfc. Shane Cantu – who was died of shrapnel wounds Aug. 28 in Afghanistan – was laid to rest Monday evening, after a funeral service that drew thousands of people to the Corunna High School football field.

Friday, September 07, 2012  A solemn group of family, Patriot Guard riders, Michigan Honor Guard and local law enforcement officers welcomed home the body of Army Pfc. Shane Cantu Thursday afternoon.

Monday, July 30, 2012  The average day for a Coast Guard Auxiliary member is filled with navigation exercises and training drills, but trouble could always be lurking in the waters ahead.