Pentagon transformed by 9 11 attacks and long wars
After the 9 11 attacks the Pentagon rebuilt quickly from extensive damage and adapted to two costly wars. The military expanded unevenly with larger Army and Marine forces and smaller Air Force and Navy, while special operations grew fastest. A shift to intelligence driven counter terrorism emerged alongside renewed diplomacy and foreign aid.
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Shurtz dies after transplant with family listed in obituary
Shurtz dies after a transplant. Survivors include parents Steve and Michelle Shurtz and fiancé Scott Pearler, sister Taylor Koch, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8 PM at Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home Benton. Private funeral for family. Memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Humane Society of Southern Illinois.
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Benton
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Marion
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Mount Vernon
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Marjorie Shurtz
Waltonville
Kenneth
Roberta Barnfield
Margaret Piercy
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Tonya Shurtz
Carl Shurtz
Kathy Shurtz
West Frankfort
Jeff
Natalie Shurtz
Dan
Cindy
Rush
Vernon
Brandice Barnfield
Dahlgren
Gavin Nolen
Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home
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Watermelon Fest kicks off Week of Welcome at SIU
About 25 contestants, including Howell, competed in a melon eating contest as volunteers handed slices and prizes like Saluki T shirts and keychains. The event opened SIU’s Week of Welcome with campus tours, student organization showcases, and job fairs, with a scholarships drawing for attendees.
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Howell
Lisa Marks
University Housing
Ann Dillard
SIU
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Brad Dillard
SIU Physical Plant Service
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Frankfort district embraces iPads to boost student tech use
Board members express enthusiasm for iPads as they model and support the district’s technology plan. They say the devices will give students a better grasp of what technology can do and how it supports learning.
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Witter
Beckymalkovich
Franklin County Eyes Web Map Ping Study for Revenue
The committee will study other county sites that offer map ping service, identify costs and potential income. They aim for the system to pay for itself and will report to the board within 30 days.
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Crocker
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