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Memorial Day Tribute To Soldiers [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:47 +0000

Monday we salute our soldiers, past, present and future! As we approach the holiday weekend, I thought it was fitting to showcase some of the great music honoring our servicemen and women. Please stay tuned to WYRK as we do the same on air all weekend. God Bless!

Senior Airman Patrick Little Is This Week's Hometown Hero!

Brett Alan — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:50 +0000

We head over to the Air Force this week to find our Hometown Hero. It’s Senior Airman Patrick Little. Originally from Akron, Patrick is currently serving overseas and, last month, was recognized as “Airman of the Month” for his excellence, dedication, and “selfless contributions” he has provided to our country. This is amongst other acknowledgements [...]

Sgt. Josh Haseley Is This Week's Hometown Hero!

Brett Alan — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:40:04 +0000

We would like to send our sincere thanks to our Hometown Hero Of The Week! This week it is Army Sgt. Josh Haslely. Originally from Newfane, Sgt Hasley is currently serving in Afghanistan. He was nominated by his wife, Kelly, who is missing him while he is away and she is taking care of their [...]

Corporal Adam Wiepert is This Week's Hometown Hero!

Brett Alan — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:46 +0000

We would like to send our sincere thanks to our Hometown Hero Of The Week! Adam Wiepert is a 26-year-old Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. Originally from Lancaster, Adam is currently serving his second tour in Afghanistan. He’s not expected home until the end of July, but we hope that he returns home quickly, [...]

Toby Keith Visits Troops in Philippines, Guam and Hawaii on USO Tour – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:45:41 +0000

Toby Keith is a proud American -- no one can dare argue that. His love for the country goes far, and takes care to visit the troops who are serving the nation as often as he can. The 'Red Solo Cup' singer recently visited servicemen and women and their families on his three-country, 10-day USO tour, which began April 28 and runs through May 7.

Nominate A Soldier To Be WYRK's Hometown Hero

Brett Alan — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:48:44 +0000

I think it's pretty sad when we know the most ridiculous facts about our favorite athletes, singers and celebrities -- but really don't know much about the people who are giving us the freedom to enjoy such luxuries.

I also think that it's time we begin to give the soldiers who are currently fighting or have fought in the past some recognition.

Recognizing Heroes

Dale Mussen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:39 +0000

Each year we’re amazed at the acts of heroism performed by first responders and those acts never go unrecognized. There’s a local organization that recognizes Western New York heroes and I’m sure the Lockport police officers who risked their lives saving the life of a man in his burning house will be considered. We told [...]

Did TSA Go Too Far on Disabled Marine?

Clay Moden — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:33:28 +0000

I’ve been saying for years that military, both active and retired, should have a separate lane or station at airports and bus stations for screening. I saw this story this morning and it got under my skin. A disabled Marine was given a full security screening that many are saying went beyond protocol. With both of [...]

Marines Killed In Training Excercise

Dale Mussen — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:39:20 +0000

It happened at a military ammunition depot in Hawthorne, Nevada, Monday night (March 18). An explosion killed seven Marines and injured several others. It was during a Marine Corps training exercise, and military officials are saying it was an accident. Officials say it was not connected to the storage of ammunition at the facility. The ammunition storage [...]

A Collection of Dogs Reuniting With Veterans Returning From War — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:00:52 +0000

[onescreen item="5022145"] By now you’ve probably seen at least one video of a soldier or Marine returning home and seeing his dog for the first time. It’s one of the things the Internet does that really, genuinely tugs at your heartstrings. Watching how the dog can take a moment or two at first to recognize his [...]

Kellie Pickler Honors Deployed Servicewomen With Ladies Night Goodies

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:59:03 +0000

Servicewomen in the Middle East had an extra special Valentine’s Day this year, thanks to goodwill efforts of country’s own Kellie Pickler. When the ‘Tough’ singer heard about the monthly ladies night — coordinated to keep the women’s spirits high during their call of duty — she decided to send gift baskets filled with hard-to-get [...]

Bradley Cooper To Make Movie About Navy Seal Chris Kyle

Josh — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:51:47 +0000

It looks like a movie is in the works that will tell the story of Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who was killed a week ago at a gun range in Texas, while trying to help war vets who suffered from PTSD. Bradley Cooper will produce and star in the movie which does not have a [...]

Women Will Soon Be Allowed to Serve in Ground Combat

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:32:45 +0000

For the first time, women in the armed forces will be moved into combat roles. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will make the official announcement Thursday. Since they were first permitted to join the armed forces, women have been restricted from participating in active ground combat. This policy will be eliminated, clearing the way for [...]

A Military-Homecoming Montage to Raise Your Spirits — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:08 +0000

[onescreen item="4991338"] It’s one of the most heartwarming, sob-inducing sights you’ll see on the Internet: the soldier returning home from overseas, surprising his or her child. It never gets old, one of the genuine feel-good moments the Internet lets us see. So we thought we’d collect a few of our favorites. This clip collection could [...]

General Norman Schwartzkopf Dies at 78

Brett Alan — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:24:14 +0000

According to Fox News, General Norman Schwartzkopf has died. He was best known as the commander of the U.S. led coalition that drove Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait in 1991. He was 78 years old.

10 Heartwarming Holiday Soldier Homecomings

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:00:01 +0000

The Christmas season is the happiest time of year. We get to spend extra time with our family and friends, and there are endless supplies of cookies. While these few weeks are filled with tons of cheer, it's also the sappiest time of year, especially in the good ol' USA. It's the ideal time for overseas military men to surprise their loved ones, and of course, create tearjerker alert YouTube videos of it all.

Unmanned U.S. Drones To Be Piloted Here In Niagara Falls

Josh — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:22:20 +0000

This is pretty cool news! The Air National Guard unit that is based in Niagara Falls will soon be piloting unmanned drones that fly around the world. That’s right, just like a video game, men and women will control a plane from a control room. Lawmakers in Washington made the decision official, finalizing a defense [...]

Golden Retrievers Help Newtown Mourners Deal With Their Grief

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:05:01 +0000

There is nothing anyone can do to take away the pain the community of Newtown, Connecticut is going through right now. But a charity group from Illinois is using man’s best friend to provide a little comfort to those who are mourning the loss of life from last Friday’s mass school shooting. Lutheran Church Charities [...]

Lee Brice Gets Personal in Emotional 'I Drive Your Truck' Video

Megan Pacella — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:30:53 +0000

Lee Brice‘s heart-wrenching song, ‘I Drive Your Truck, becomes deeply personal in the music video, as Brice plays the songwriter who carries on his late friend’s legacy by driving his truck. The country singer Brice is a songwriter himself, but when he heard this song — penned by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary — [...]

"Real Talk" From A U.S. Marine! [VIDEO]

Josh — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:29:11 +0000

I stumbled upon this video while perusing the internet this morning. The video comes from the site Military.com and it features a U.S. Marine talking about why he joined and how war gives you thick skin. Certainly, we know that already, but sometimes we need a reminder of how much some sacrifice so we can live the way we do. Check out