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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

My Favorite Veteran, My Dad

Brett Alan — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 16:58:02 +0000

It’s Veteran’s Day weekend and we here at WYRK would like to thank everyone who has served and is currently serving in our United States Military. I would like to take a couple seconds to stop and say thank you to one veteran in particular. He’s my favorite veteran. He’s my dad. I never really [...]

Soldier Welcomed Home By His Huge Dog [VIDEO]

Josh — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:17:41 +0000

It’s always great to see the return of somebody who has been serving our country in times of war. Most of the time, you see soldiers surprising their kids, moms, dads, wives etc….In this video, it’s the family dog that gets the surprise. Monster Sized Dog Welcomes Home Soldier – Watch more Funny Videos

HBO Boxing Exec Gives Up Job To Join Military

Brett Alan — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:00:10 +0000

Many of us work our entire lives to get to a place of happiness and content in our careers. If you got there, would you give it all up to serve in the military? That’s exactly what this former HBO executive is doing. Luis Barragan, 39 has joined the army and will be landing in [...]

Disassemble Then Reassemble A Jeep In Under 4 Minutes! [Video]

Brett Alan — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:14:55 +0000

NASCAR pitcrews, eat your heart out! A friend emailed this video to me and I think you should see it. This is the real deal here. A group of soldiers pulls up to a crowd on the street, completely disassembles their Jeep, then reassembles it....in LESS than 4 minutes!