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Service & Sacrifice: Guard in Iraq | 20 years later

Service And Sacrifice

Service & Sacrifice: Guard in Iraq | 20 years later

"It was absolutely worth the fight," said a combat veteran who deployed to Iraq in 2004 with the Tennessee National Guard 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Military News

UT to honor veterans during UTEP game on Saturday

UT’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs will join other branches of the military in the color guard to lead the Vol Walk.
Military News

Lawmakers urge defense bill provision requiring Pentagon to monitor PFAS at bases

The toxic chemicals were found in drinking water on or near 1,500 military facilities, including four installations in Hampton Roads.
Service And Sacrifice

Service & Sacrifice: Guard in Iraq, 20 years later

"They were older, they had more experience. They were ferocious, and they were freaking tough — tough as nails," said a former member of the National Guard.
Service And Sacrifice

Service and Sacrifice: Guard in Iraq, 20 years later

"They were older, they had more experience. They were ferocious, and they were freaking tough — tough as nails," said a former member of the Tennessee National Guard
Military News

134th Air Refueling Wing crew given highest military award for valor in the sky

The 11-member tanker crew earned the honor after they were caught by a drone and missile attack in the Middle Eastern skies.
Local News

Dozens of new cadets take oath of service before Veterans Day Parade

The parade marked 99 years. American Legion Post 2 hosted the event.
Local News

Knoxville barbershop offering free haircuts to veterans

Veterans who can't make it on the schedule on Veterans Day will get vouchers for a future haircut.
Military News

'It's a triumph' || Hundreds enjoy Veterans Day Parade in downtown Knoxville

This is the 99th parade that's hosted by Knoxville.
Service And Sacrifice

University of Tennessee hosts run to honor veterans

The university along with the Army and Air Force ROTC programs will host a 2.25-mile run on campus to honor and recognize veterans.
Service And Sacrifice

Service & Sacrifice: Father grieves Marine son

“Seek help. Don’t be embarrassed. Don’t be ashamed.” -- The plea to military veterans and families from the father of an East Tennessee Marine who took his own life.