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Car show raises donations

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:51:49 GMT

From classic muscle cars to mean looking motorcycles, students at Harrison High School held a car show this afternoon to help raise money for veterans.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

293rd Infantry will not deploy in June

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:50:11 GMT

293rd Infantry in Fort Wayne learned Wednesday soldiers will not be deployed for the Horn of Africa mission because of defense cuts on the national level.