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Military News
Brig. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn appointed adjutant general of Iowa National Guard
Military News
Iowa National Guard Maj. Gen. Benjamin Corell to retire in March
Corell led the Iowa National Guard through domestic operations including the pandemic and the Aug. 2020 derecho.
Nation World
Military members to get 12 weeks of parental leave
The new policy applies to parents of children born or adopted after Dec. 27, 2022.
Nation World
New law ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US troops
The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.
Military News
Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Nation World
Keep COVID military vaccine mandate, defense chief says
This past week more than 20 Republican governors wrote to President Joe Biden asking that the administration remove the mandate.
Nation World
No more mad cow worries, banned blood donors can give again
Thousands of Americans who lived or traveled in Europe between 1980 and 2001 are rolling up their sleeves once more.
National
No, Veterans Day has not always been observed on Nov. 11
Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, temporarily moving Veterans Day to the end of October. After pushback, the date was changed back to Nov. 11.
Military News
Local woman celebrates Mexican heritage, looks to inspire others in military
While Alma Arias loves her birth country of Mexico and is a proud Mexican woman, Arias is grateful for the opportunities the army has given her.
Nation World
National Guard struggles as troops leave at faster pace
With more losses likely on the horizon, Guard leaders are looking for ways to entice service members to join or reenlist.
Local News
Organization prepares to honor Gold Star military families Sunday
Today, the Deb and Jeff Hanson Foundation hosted its annual packing party where members put together gifts for Gold Star families to honor fallen military personnel.
Military News
Sikh cadet breaks barriers in University of Iowa ROTC Air Force
With help from University of Iowa's Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, Cadet Gursharan Virk is allowed to honor his religion and serve his country.
Military News
Iowa National Guard Maj. Gen. Benjamin Corell to retire in March
Corell led the Iowa National Guard through domestic operations including the pandemic and the Aug. 2020 derecho.
Nation World
Military members to get 12 weeks of parental leave
The new policy applies to parents of children born or adopted after Dec. 27, 2022.
Nation World
New law ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US troops
The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.
Military News
Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Nation World
Keep COVID military vaccine mandate, defense chief says
This past week more than 20 Republican governors wrote to President Joe Biden asking that the administration remove the mandate.
Nation World
No more mad cow worries, banned blood donors can give again
Thousands of Americans who lived or traveled in Europe between 1980 and 2001 are rolling up their sleeves once more.
National
No, Veterans Day has not always been observed on Nov. 11
Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, temporarily moving Veterans Day to the end of October. After pushback, the date was changed back to Nov. 11.
Military News
Local woman celebrates Mexican heritage, looks to inspire others in military
While Alma Arias loves her birth country of Mexico and is a proud Mexican woman, Arias is grateful for the opportunities the army has given her.
Nation World
National Guard struggles as troops leave at faster pace
With more losses likely on the horizon, Guard leaders are looking for ways to entice service members to join or reenlist.
Local News
Organization prepares to honor Gold Star military families Sunday
Today, the Deb and Jeff Hanson Foundation hosted its annual packing party where members put together gifts for Gold Star families to honor fallen military personnel.
Military News
Sikh cadet breaks barriers in University of Iowa ROTC Air Force
With help from University of Iowa's Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, Cadet Gursharan Virk is allowed to honor his religion and serve his country.
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