AltWeeklies Wire
In His Nation's Servicenew
Jonathan Embrey finally got his Purple Heart two years after he
was wounded near Ar Ramadi.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
03-10-2006 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Sister Soldiersnew
For two veterans of the 1544th Maintenance Company, a year in Iraq meant mortars, memorial services and Mary Kay cosmetics. The 1544th had the second-highest casualty rate of Army National Guard units serving in Iraq.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
05-12-2005 |
War
State of Illinois Revokes Veteran's Silver Star Platesnew
Joe Wilkins, a prominent Vietnam veteran, had his Silver Star and Purple Heart license
tags revoked in response to an Illinois Times investigation raising questions about the medals he claimed.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
04-15-2005 |
War
Precious Medalsnew
Vietnam veteran Joe Wilkins, who built a distinguished career in academia and local and state government, claims he was twice wounded in combat and earned the nation's third-highest decoration, a Silver Star. The military says otherwise.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
04-05-2005 |
War
Tags: war & peace
On the Homefront, Soldiers' Families Cope, Hopenew
To some people, war is an intimate reality: It's the last thing they think about at night, the first thought that crosses their minds in the morning. They have a loved one serving as a soldier -- a cherished spouse or son or daughter living in a danger zone half a world away.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
10-22-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
