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ROTC member is sworn in over Skype

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:36:11 GMT

When Keely Hughes' father deployed to Afghanistan she thought he wouldn't be able to swear her into the Navy. Some modern technology changed that.

Purdue ROTC students get commissioned

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:21:11 GMT

Purdue seniors will be graduating all this weekend, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps seniors got commissioned Friday.

Car show to benefit veterans

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:29:41 GMT

A few students at Harrison High School are showing their appreciation for veterans this weekend.

Donnelly: U.S. aid, no troops for Syria

Dan Klein — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:31:16 GMT

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly told News 18 Monday that no American troops will be sent to Syria, but the United States needed to provide aid to the rebel opposition.

'Vettes for Vets' a big success

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:37:24 GMT

More than 80 Corvettes lined the driveway of the Indiana Veteran's Home in West Lafayette on Saturday. The event, "Vettes for Vets," helps raise donations for the home, and collects items like toiletries and medical supplies for the veterans.

Soldiers leave for Gitmo

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:00:03 GMT

Soldiers with the Indiana National Guard will leave later this month for a mission in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Hearts were heavy at the departure ceremony held for the eight deploying.

IN Guard expects fewer furloughs

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:48:30 GMT

Indiana National Guard members don't face as many furlough days as first expected under automatic federal budget cuts, although its leader says that will still take a toll.

Veterans seek civilian jobs at fair

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:44:20 GMT

When veterans finish their service they start their transition back to civilian life. Many vets turned out Wednesday for a career fair to find work while using the skills they learned serving the country.

Local vets greeted by cheering DC crowd

Krista Henery — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:33:18 GMT

Although it was rainy in Washington, D.C, Monday, it didn't stop these men and women from making new memories.

Veterans return from nation's capital

Krista Henery — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:33:12 GMT

Eighty local World War Two and Korean War veterans are back after their big trip to the nation's capital.

WWII vet reflects on experiences

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:25:47 GMT

A WWII veteran remembers his battles on the front line and at home.

Veterans to get in-state tuition?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:05:42 GMT

More military veterans are set to qualify for in-state tuition at Indiana's public universities.

Army veteran shot, killed at Denny's

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:30:16 GMT

“Everyone ask me why did I go out there? It's because I love my friend. I knew I put myself in jeopardy. It is what it is.”

Vets' home gets big upgrade funding

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:48:37 GMT

Nearby Indiana Veterans' Home got a huge boost this week after the State Budget Committee approved a $5.7-million project to renovate the home.

Marine pilot sends love from sky-high

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:59:28 GMT

A Marine pilot serving in Afghanistan had to miss his brother's wedding this week, but he definitely sent some wedding wishes from thousands of feet up in the air and a world away that the newlyweds won't ever forget.

Triplets take big first step together

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:39:49 GMT

A set of triplets from Tucson, Ariz., decided to take a big step together, enlisting in the Arizona Air National Guard.

Hoosier National Guard soldiers return

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:26:43 GMT

After a long trip filled with numerous delays, several Hoosier National Guard soldiers are finally back home.

Services planned for fallen soldier

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:34:57 GMT

A soldier from Indianapolis will be remembered Friday and Saturday, after he was killed in a blast in Afghanistan on March 22.

ROTC instructor receives Bronze Star

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:28:27 GMT

A Purdue ROTC instructor was given one today for valor during Operations Enduring Freedom and Sledgehammer.

Indianapolis soldier dies overseas

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:26:06 GMT

Sunday, The Department of Defense announced the death of an Indianapolis soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.