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Nat. Guard soldiers prepare for leave Nat. Guard soldiers prepare for leave

Family and friends said goodbye Saturday to dozens of members of the Indiana National Guard 137th Aviation Brigade. The soldiers are the second group in …

Largest Natl. Guard deployment returns Largest Natl. Guard deployment returns

The remaining 20 members of the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team were scheduled to return today on three flights at Indianapolis International Airport. Guard …

Soldiers claim exposure to chemicals Soldiers claim exposure to chemicals

Sixteen Indiana National Guard soldiers have filed a federal lawsuit against a defense contractor they say knowingly allowed them to be exposed to a toxic …

Anderson serviceman killed in Alaska Anderson serviceman killed in Alaska

An Anderson High School graduate and U.S. Army sergeant died early Sunday morning after a shooting outside a bar in Alaska.

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Nine more Indiana National Guard soldiers are back in Indiana. Monday night, family and friends greeted the soldiers from the 76th Infrantry Brigade at the …

Natl. Guardsman return home from Iraq - 10 p.m. Report Natl. Guardsman return home from Iraq - 10 p.m. Report

The second wave of soldiers arrived at Stout Field Thursday evening. It was the moment Erin Riddle, April Marion and many others have been waiting for to …

Indiana National Guard troops return home Indiana National Guard troops return home

Photojournalist Marcus Collins shows the emotion on the Thanksgiving Day reunion for Indiana Natl. Guard soldiers and their families.

Camp Atterbury hosts holiday feast Camp Atterbury hosts holiday feast

Hundreds of Indiana National Guard soldiers who recently returned from Iraq enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, at Camp Atterbury. The men and women are …

Natl. Guardsman return home from Iraq Natl. Guardsman return home from Iraq

Several hundred members of the Indiana National Guard returned from Iraq Thursday. It was an emotional reunion for members of the 76th Brigade and their …

Troops welcomed home in Martinsville Troops welcomed home in Martinsville

Some members of the Indiana National Guard who were part of the state's largest deployment since World War II returned home to a tearful reunion Wednesday in …

Soldiers back home for Thanksgiving Soldiers back home for Thanksgiving

The nearly 300 soldiers spent the past nine months in Iraq. The units were based out of Baghdad and Balad. The soldiers conducted reconnaissance missions, …

Soldiers return in time for holidays Soldiers return in time for holidays

Members of the National Guard made it home just in time for the holidays. But for many still overseas, the funny duo Bob and Tom are trying to make their time …

Families celebrate soldiers  return Families celebrate soldiers' return

In a way, Thanksgiving came early for local military families as their sons and daughters arrive home from Iraq.

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140 soldiers with the Indiana National Guard are now home. They got in late Wednesday night.

Enlistments up due to economic downturn Enlistments up due to economic downturn

Unemployment and worries about job stability are causing more people to walk into military recruiting offices across the country.

Court to consider ex-SEAL case Court to consider ex-SEAL case

The Virginia Court of Appeals has decided to hear oral arguments in a former Navy SEAL trainee's bid to be exonerated after spending 13 years in prison for a …

Veterans greet troops  upon homecoming Veterans greet troops' upon homecoming

Members of Indiana's National Guard return home from Iraq and see the familiar faces of their friends and families. But they also see the faces of a family …

More soldiers return from Iraq More soldiers return from Iraq

Tuesday morning, about 280 members of the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team reunited with friends and family members at Stout Field.

Hoosier veterans get help from NAACP Hoosier veterans get help from NAACP

The NAACP helped veterans Saturday in an event that gave hope for many Hoosiers.

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One hundred soldiers walked into the new terminal at Indianapolis International Airport to the sounds of a band playing and hundreds of their loved ones clapping and cheering.

Indy group fights for homeless veterans Indy group fights for homeless veterans

People young and old paused Tuesday to remember those who fought and continue to fight for the

People young and old paused Tuesday to remember those who fought…

Family wants memorial to be permanent Family wants memorial to be permanent

On this date next year, a Hoosier veteran hopes to dedicate a permanent state memorial to the fallen heroes of the War on Terrorism. A temporary memorial began…

Hundreds attend Veterans Day ceremony Hundreds attend Veterans Day ceremony

Despite the rainy weather, several hundred people attended a memorial service and parade downtown to salute our veterans.

Veterans Day Events Veterans Day Events

Veterans Day activities will be held Tuesday to honor military veterans throughout the area.

Vietnam vets honored in early ceremony Vietnam vets honored in early ceremony

This week, people across the nation will honor the men and women who fought for this country.  On Sunday there was an early Veterans' Day celebration to thank …

Soldiers depart for Kuwait Soldiers depart for Kuwait

Family and friends said goodbye to nearly 150 Indiana National Guard soldiers on Friday.

Soldiers return home to Indiana Soldiers return home to Indiana

The first group of soldiers from the 76th Brigade sent overseas in January returned home on Wednesday.

Local man to serve as physician in Iraq Local man to serve as physician in Iraq

A local doctor and former congressional candidate is ready to begin public service of a different kind; something he's done for years.  Dr. John McGoff will …

Technicalities threaten soldiers  votes Technicalities threaten soldiers' votes

Many troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan may lose their voice in this election.

Gunfire brings down US helicopter Gunfire brings down US helicopter

Insurgents exchanged fire with U.S. troops aboard a Black Hawk helicopter in central Afghanistan on Monday before the aircraft was hit and forced to land.

Navy inspecting Boeing jets Navy inspecting Boeing jets

The Navy will inspect hundreds of fighter jets built by Boeing Co. after discovering "fatigue cracks" on more than a dozen aircraft deployed overseas.

US turns over control of Babil US turns over control of Babil

The U.S. relinquished control of a southern province that includes Sunni areas once known as the "triangle of death," handing security responsibility to the …

Indiana National Guard troops deployed

About 170 Indiana National Guard soldiers are headed to Iraq, where they will train Iraqi police.

Ind. soldier dies in fire at Army base

Spc. Aaron Lynn Allmandinger, 22, of Mulberry, Ind., was found dead last Thursday by Fort Hood firefighters at an on-post duplex. His body was identified Monday.

Hoosiers react to troop realignment Hoosiers react to troop realignment

The U.S. will soon have fewer troops in Iraq and more in Afghanistan. President Bush announced the planned changes Tuesday.

More Hoosier troops headed to Iraq More Hoosier troops headed to Iraq

More than 150 Hoosier soldiers are heading for Iraq. They will join the 4,000 Indiana National Guard soldiers already there.

Vets speak on U.S. talks to leave Iraq

Discussions continued on Friday on a plan for American troops to leave Iraq. While there are still a lot of details to work out, negotiators said under the agreement, U.S. combat …

Hoosier soldier killed in Afghanistan Hoosier soldier killed in Afghanistan

A 29-year-old soldier from LaGrange County has been killed while serving in Afghanistan.

Soldiers depart for training, then Iraq Soldiers depart for training, then Iraq

A group of Indiana soldiers said goodbye to loved ones Monday morning. There were lots of hugs and tears at the Indiana National Guard Armory on West …

Toy drive honors slain soldier's wish

Friends of an Indiana soldier killed in Iraq this month are helping fulfill his wish of bringing toys to impoverished children in Iraq.

Pendleton soldier laid to rest Pendleton soldier laid to rest

Friends and family said a final goodbye to Staff Sergeant Brian Miller who died serving in Iraq.

Parents hope fallen soldier sends strong message Parents hope fallen soldier sends strong message

An Improvised Explosive Device killed Travis Hunsberger on Friday.

Bush signs $162 billion war spending bill

President Bush on Monday signed a $162 billion war spending plan to pay for the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan until the next president takes office.

Annual event says thank you to local heroes Annual event says thank you to local heroes

Each year the Honor Our Heroes celebration continues to grow. It's now one of the largest firework displays in the Greenwood area, but the message remains the …

Community honors fallen Indiana Marine Community honors fallen Indiana Marine

JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) - A community is honoring a fallen Indiana Marine. The body of Lance Corporal Andrew Whitacre arrived in Jay County Wednesday. Hundreds…

Family remembers Marine killed in Afghanistan

Burial is scheduled for Friday for a 21-year-old Marine from the town of Bryant in eastern Indiana's Jay County who was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan.

National Guard soldiers welcomed home by friends and family National Guard soldiers welcomed home by friends and family

On Sunday night family and friends welcomed 21 men and women with the Indiana National Guard back home after more than a year overseas.

Governor Daniels goes to Iraq, encourages troops Governor Daniels goes to Iraq, encourages troops

Governor Mitch Daniels traveled Baghdad as part of a two-day visit with Indiana National Guard troops in Iraq.  

VA under fire over e-mail regarding PTSD VA under fire over e-mail regarding PTSD

The Department of Veterans Affairs has some explaining to do after an e-mail surfaced that seems to put cost over care when it comes to treating soldiers …

Nappannee soldier dies 4 months after bomb attack in Iraq Nappannee soldier dies 4 months after bomb attack in Iraq

The soldier's family and a funeral home say that 48-year-old Staff Sgt. James P. Snyder died May 10 at Fort Benning, Ga., where he was recovering from his …

Indiana Guard soldier killed in Iraq Indiana Guard soldier killed in Iraq

The soldier is the 122nd member of the military with strong Indiana ties to die during the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Fallen Hoosiers

WISH-TV honors those Hoosiers who have fallen in Iraq.

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