Fort Riley troops return from Iraq home in mass welcome
More than 500 soldiers based at Fort Riley arrived home over the weekend with ceremonies at Marshall Army Airfield. Post spokeswoman Deb Skidmore said up to 3,500 would be back by October, as arrivals continued and families greeted loved ones with hugs and tears. Most returnees are from the 1st Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division. Fort Riley had about 4,200 deployed and 42 dead in the operation. The post plans mobilizing up to 3,000 National Guard and Reserve troops this fall.
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WaKeeney opens new veterans cemetery in Kansas
A 24 acre veterans cemetery in WaKeeney Kansas dedicated with over 300 attendees including U S Rep Jerry Moran and World War II veteran John Davis. First burials expected this month as four families consider relocation of remains and six veterans from district to be moved here. Other new Memorial Grant cemeteries include Fort Dodge Winfield and Fort Riley with future openings planned.
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Anthony unveils 9 11 memorial in Hutchinson area
Anthony residents unveiled a 9 11 memorial featuring World Trade Center steel and a Pentagon brick at Memorial Park after two years of planning. The ceremony included a riderless horse, bagpipe music, and attendance by New York firefighters and families who described the display as a unifying tribute to the victims. Joe Spore Jr.’s family, connected to Engine 88 Ladder 38 of the New York Fire Department, attended, sharing memories and appreciation for the town’s support. Mayor John Schott praised the project as a tangible remembrance for local youth and the community.
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