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The Madelyn LaCanne American Legion Post 539 in Green Bay is looking for 30 female veterans to meet with author, Therese Hughes

We are in need of 30 Wisconsin female veterans willing to come to Green Bay on March 10th for a special champaign reception and interview session with author Therese Hughes. She will also [...]

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By Elaine Sanchez
Nov. 28, 2011

The cast of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” would like to brighten the holidays for a deserving military family this year.

The reality show is seeking nominations for military families in desperate need of a home makeover. The selected family will be featured in an upcoming holiday episode.

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Our military families are the backbone of our nation and its military. They provide support and encouragement to our deployed soldiers. The nation’s leadership recognizes this vital contribution and wants to help married couples reunite after long periods of separation.

Strong Bonds is a unit-based, chaplain-led program which assists commanders in building [...]

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Researchers at the University of Illinois are conducting a study about the experiences of military couples following reunion after deployment. (The current project builds on two studies conducted earlier this year involving 479 participants living in 33 states. For a summary of the findings, please see https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/knobl/www/military.html).

A grant from the University is offering $120 in gift cards [...]

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Please share this with any OIF/OEF veteran(s) that you may know:

UW-Madison is running a well-being study for male OIF/OEF veterans. Participants can make up to $299 for their participation. Details:

Veterans’ Wellness Study

Thank you for your interest in the Veteran’s Wellness Study at the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman [...]

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the USO of Wisconsin would like to spread the word about the First Annual Golf Outing.  The outing will be on Sunday, 12 September at the Silver Spring Golf Course in Menomonee Falls.  In addition to golf, fun, food, prizes, hole events, a silent auction, and a PGA professional golf clinic, the USO will honor a local service member.

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