Sleep Tight

John Gebhardt (pictured) is a Chief Master Sergeant in the USAF (as high as you can go in enlisted ranks - E-9). His wife, Mindy, said that this little girl's entire family was executed. The insurgents intended to execute the little girl also, and shot her in the head...but they failed to kill her.

She was cared for in John's hospital and is healing up, but continues to cry and moan. The… Continue

Created by Administrator Nov 12, 2009 at 4:26pm. Last updated by Administrator Nov 12.

Fort Wayne locals help launch VFW Operation Uplink

FORT WAYNE - Local Sport Clips Haircut Salon announces that on November 7, 2009, the Salon and Stylists will host a Cut-A-Thon and donate 100% of sales, wages, and tips to VFW Operation Uplink: Help A Hero Call Home. This will be an all day event, from the hours of 9:00a.m.-6:00 p.m. Also, during the Cut-A-Thon, KIDS ID will be at the Longe Optical (next door to Sport Clips) to make Child I.D.’s for donations. All proceeds will go to Operation Uplink: Help A Hero Call Home.

In additio… Continue

Created by Administrator Oct 31, 2009 at 9:58am. Last updated by Administrator Oct 31.

My Story: Blogs for Military Kids

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Military life can be tough on kids – many will change schools nine times before high school graduation. But stress levels often soar for military youth when a parent is deployed to a war zone, according to Michelle D. Sherman, Ph.D., co-author of the new book MY STORY: BLOGS BY MILITARY TEENS (Beavers Pond Press).

“Military kids live in nearly every community in our country, but their struggles often go unnoticed and unappreciated” said Dr. Michelle Sherman, clinic… Continue

Created by Administrator Oct 31, 2009 at 9:52am. Last updated by Administrator Oct 31.

Lt. Gov. collects holiday cards for troops

INDIANAPOLIS - Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is urging Indiana residents to write letters and send cards to troops during the upcoming holiday season.

Skillman says the mail campaign called "Hoosier Cheer For Our Heroes" is a chance for people to send their thoughts, prayers and thanks to Indiana servicemen and women who will be spending the holidays away from their homes and families.

Skillman's office received about 20,000 cards for troops last year, and officials hope to top t… Continue

Created by Administrator Oct 15, 2009 at 10:43am. Last updated by Administrator Oct 15.

A school lesson

Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock , did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks out of her classroom.

When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks.

'Ms. Cothren, where're our desks?'
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Created by Administrator Oct 15, 2009 at 9:18am. Last updated by Administrator Oct 15.

7th annual Military Appreciation Party

By Grace Housholder - graceh@kpcnews.net

KENDALLVILLE — With wars going on in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere, Rick Stephens of LaOtto feels it is extremely important for Americans to celebrate their freedoms and honor the brave men and women who fight to preserve and protect these freedoms.

Founded by Stephens seven years ago, the 7th annual Military Appreciation Party and Freedom Rally will be Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Eagles, 1990 W. North St.

The all-age, free… Continue

Created by Administrator Sep 30, 2009 at 8:56am. Last updated by Administrator Sep 30.

Harrison College Named to 2010 Military Friendly Schools

As Harrison College continues to strive to better serve its current and future military students, it is honored with being named as one of the 2010 Military Friendly Schools. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students.

Ramone Cooper, Manager of Corporate and Military Partnerships states: “As, a former service member myself I am truly excited about the initiatives that have been embar… Continue

Created by Administrator Sep 15, 2009 at 1:32pm. Last updated by Administrator Sep 15.

Operation Beanie Baby

FORT WAYNE — During times of turmoil and warfare throughout foreign countries, some good can still be found, lessons taught, and delightful stories told.  A local soldier, and son of Judy Sheppard, Intergenerational Services Manager at Easter Seals Arc, has recently embarked on his second tour of duty overseas in Kirkuk, Iraq.  Medical Sergeant David A. Sheppard has made several return trips home.  However, he is always eager to share lessons that he has learned about the power of people with an… Continue

Created by Administrator Sep 9, 2009 at 9:31am. Last updated by Administrator Sep 9.

Operation Purple Camp

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University has been chosen as a host site for Operation Purple Camp, a free national summer camp program designed to offer support in a fun and exciting atmosphere to the children of military parents who are or will be deployed.

The camp, created by the National Military Family Association, will take place May 31 through June 6. Registration is available online at http://www.operationpurple.org and will be open until the camp reaches
capacity.
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Created by Administrator May 8, 2009 at 8:41am. Last updated by Administrator May 8.

Rep. Borror honors families of fallen soldiers

Rep. Borror Honor Families of Fallen Indiana Soldiers

(STATEHOUSE) March 24, 2009 - Rep. Randy Borror (R-Fort Wayne) today joined the Indiana General Assembly in honoring the families of Indiana soldiers who made the

Created by Administrator Mar 25, 2009 at 2:17pm. Last updated by Administrator Mar 25.