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President Obama Welcomes Home US Soldiers After 8 Years of War [PICTURES, VIDEO]

President Barack Obama finally made good on his 2008 campaign promise to end the war in Iraq. On Wednesday, the president was at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to welcome troops returning home from Iraq...

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Former Navy SEAL Honors Fallen Comrade With Touching Gesture

In one of the most poignant ways of honoring a fallen comrade we’ve ever seen, former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell recently went to a Newtown, CT, pub and offered to pay the owner enough money to buy a...

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Kiss Looking to Hire a Military Veteran as Roadie for Summer Tour

Kiss is looking for a few good men. Or just one good man. Actually it could be a woman too. The rockers — who’ve long been supporters of the men and women in the U.S. military — are looking to hire a...

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Nearly 3,000 Soldiers Returning Home to Minnesota

The Minnesota National Guard has announced the return of nearly 3,000 soldiers to Minnesota over the next three weeks. They have been serving in Afghanistan and Kuwait during the past year. Continue...

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More Red Bulls Coming Home Today

219 soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team 34th Infantry that are returning today. Continue reading…

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More Red Bulls Coming Back to Minnesota, St. Cloud Friday

ST. CLOUD – Another group of National Guard soldiers are coming home to Central Minnesota. More than 250 soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division are scheduled to return to...

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More National Guard Soldiers Coming Back to Central Minnesota

ST. CLOUD – The 7th and 8th waves of soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team will be returning to Minnesota late tonight (Monday) and tomorrow afternoon. The National Guard says there are 500...

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Extreme Driving: Reporter Becomes Tank Commander [AUDIO/VIDEO]

The WJON news team is doing a series of Extreme Driving experiences in Central Minnesota. Listen as WJON’s Mark Alan gets to Command a tank at Camp Ripley. I can only imagine how long the line would be...

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A Century Later, Clearwater Veteran Given Headstone [AUDIO]

  __ A Civil War Soldier hailing from central Minnesota has finally been honored with a headstone on his grave site. Reporter Abby Faulkner tells his story.   _______________________________________...

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What's the Meaning Behind Leaving Coins on Military Headstones?

Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning. Continue reading…

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Write A Holiday Card For Our Military Members & Veterans

Start a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family this year, by having everyone at your gathering write a holiday card for military members & veterans. Completed cards can be dropped off at The...

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St. Cloud VFW To Hold Special Memorial Monument Dedication

A special memorial service will be held at the St. Cloud VFW Post 428 tomorrow (Monday) to remember the many who have served. The VFW will officially dedicate their monument, located in front of the...

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Army Marching Band Rocks Out to Rage Against the Machine [VIDEO]

Just because it's a military marching group doesn't mean they're a group of squares! Continue reading…

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Women Likely To Be Forced To Register For The Military Draft Soon

Female US citizens getting drafted to the military would have been unheard of 20 years ago, but is likely to be a reality very soon. Continue reading…

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50 Years Later St. Cloud Man To Receive Bronze Star [VIDEO]

A former army sergeant and St. Cloud resident is finally being recognized. What started as a scholarship opportunity for Rachel Petersen soon became a turning point in her grandfathers history....

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Do You Know What This Purple & Gold Parking Spot Is For?

If you've seen these around St. Cloud, and understand what they mean, good for you. Some would think it's a parking spot for true Vikings fans. Continue reading…

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Camp Ripley Doing Controlled Burns on 13,000 Acres

Don't be alarmed if you see large plumes of smoke from Camp Ripley this spring. To reduce the risk of wildfire, the Army post will be starting it's annual round of controlled burns before the summer...

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Members of The Military Get Free Admission to Valleyfair this Memorial Day...

Valleyfair is honoring Minnesota members of the United States Military by hosting ‘Military Days-A Tribute To Our Heroes’ during this Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading…

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Members of The Military Get Free Admission to Valleyfair this Fourth of July...

Valleyfair is honoring Minnesota members of the United States Military by hosting ‘Military Days-A Tribute To Our Heroes’ during this Fourth of July weekend. Continue reading…

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Now This Is A Different Way To Start Off The Morning [VIDEO]

Just when you think that you have seen everything... THIS pops up in your life! Continue reading…

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