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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 [...]

Emotional Reunion Between Man and His Dying Dog May Leave You in Tears

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:52:43 +0000

There’s nothing like seeing an old friend. In this touching video shot in December, but uploaded this month, Navy Hospital Corpsman Eric Ralston returns home to Colorado from an eight-month tour in Guam to be greeted by the family dog, Kermie. It’s a pretty cool scene, but even more so because a month after Ralston [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

"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

Noon Tunes Hot Pick Of The Week: Kristy Lee Cook "Airborne Ranger Infantry" [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:00:06 +0000

As you may know, I really enjoy playing songs that honor our servicemen and women. Our soldiers are the true heroes of this nation. We always try to do a lot of requests for our military friends. Many of them are listening on-line in far away places. So I want them to know we are [...]

Veterans, Thank You For Your Service

Pete Hausmann — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:28:15 +0000

Today and tomorrow we pay tribute to American veterans. The president will lay a wreath at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier. Thousands of people will show their support for our service men and women by lining the streets of New York City for the nation’s Veterans Day Parade. Veterans Day was originally known as Decoration [...]

John La Mond Salutes Our Veterans On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:00:11 +0000

Veterans Day is tomorrow so I thought it would be great to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Military with a special edition of Wide Open Country. Today’s show will feature many songs about our soldiers and our country. These people are the reason why we have [...]

Former Marine Raises Money to Bring Home Stray Dog He Befriended in Afghanistan

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:23:30 +0000

When former Marine Shaun Duling met Bolt, a stray Labrador-shepherd mix, the little fella was skittish and hungry. Duling was doing contract work in Afghanistan with a German military unit, and while the Germans had adopted Bolt's sister as their mascot, the less-outgoing Bolt was mostly ignored.

Military Dad Surprises Family In Front of 85,000 at College Football Game

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:25:49 +0000

When Tammy Faile and her two children were chosen as the military family of the game for South Carolina's match up Saturday against the University of Georgia, they probably expected some sort of message from their husband and father Sgt. First Class Scott Faile, who is stationed in South Korea.

And that's what they got at halftime, a video message on the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice stadium's Jumbotron.

Military Wife Gets an Onstage Surprise From Toby Keith [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:00:09 +0000

Toby Keith is very much an artist who shows his support for our military. He has done countless overseas shows and visited with soldiers who have been wounded during service. This video caught Toby and his staff surprising a military wife with her husband’s return from Afghanistan on stage in Houston, Texas. Good going, Toby!

Chris Young Reunites With Wounded Warrior Pal During Visit to Air Force Base

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:30:02 +0000

Chris Young had the chance to catch up with an old friend during a visit to Minot Air Force Base last week. The singer stopped by the base for a CD signing with some of our country’s finest airmen as part of his work with Stars for Stripes and the Minot Exchange. While there, he was reunited with Wounded Warrior Scott Lilley, whom he first met in 2009 while working with Stars for Stripes.

Students Invent Wall-Climbing Device For The Troops! [VIDEO]

Josh — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:10:49 +0000

Engineering students at Utah State were asked to create a device that would allow military personnel to scale walls. What they invented was some kind of a super high-powered vacuum, but it's cool, nonetheless! Spiderman-like! The only problem is that the vacuum is really loud. I'm sure there will be modifications made to it before it reaches the battlefield. Check this video out....

Water Main Break In Buffalo Closes Streets

Josh — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:01:00 +0000

A water main break in the Riverside/Black Rock area has a number of streets closed off this morning. If you use Military Road to get in to work, know that it’s closed between Kenmore and Layer Avenue. Other closures are as follows…..Skillen is closed between Ontario Street and Military. Hinman is also closed between Elmwood [...]

Memorial Day – What It's Really About [VIDEO]

Brad Hohman — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:14:50 +0000

Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to commemorate the Union Soldiers killed in the war and was originally known as Decoration Day until 1882. In 1968 Congress moved four national holidays to Mondays in order to create convenient three day weekends. This is not the reason for Memorial Day, it is not for an [...]

Check Out Trace Adkins' "Semper Fi" [AUDIO]

Josh — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:29:09 +0000

Have you heard Trace Adkins song "Semper Fi?" It's off the album "Proud To Be Here" and is a great song to play on this Memorial Day weekend. Trace, who co-wrote the song, says that whenever he does a USO Tour, he never gets to play for the Marines. Because of that, he wanted to write a song especially about those men and women. Hence..."Semper Fi" You can hear the song if you click to the next page....

5 Ways to Observe Memorial Day

Josh — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:46:56 +0000

In America it's tradition to have family over on Memorial Day and cook out. At least that's the way we do it at my house. It's a day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us and our country. We spend the day with our families because that's what these brave men and women in the military have fought for. Our freedom. That's how my family does it. If you really want to observe Memorial Day to the fullest here are some guidelines that will help you proper observe the holiday....

Clay And Dale Speak With A WNY Soldier In Kuwait [AUDIO]

Clay Moden — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:02:40 +0000

I have the UTMOST respect for our brave men and women that serve this great Nation. When we get a chance to speak with one of them on duty, it makes my whole week better. We got a call from Ben Dudek who is serving in the National Guard in Kuwait.Ben was getting ready to [...]

Dierks Bentley Gives Military Hero A Huge Gift On "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" [VIDEO]

Josh — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:02:37 +0000

Dierks Bentley along with The Ellen DeGeneres Show surprised a military family with 50-thousand dollars to assist them with their financial struggles on yesterday's show! Sgt. Chad Sparks and his wife had been selling their furniture, appliances and other items on Craigslist to try and get by. The couple also has a 1-year-old daughter to support. Check out the video....