Air Force veteran Brent Thomas views coaching as ‘extension of classroom’
La Salle-Peru special education teacher and assistant swimming coach Brent Thomas served in the Air Force from 1995 to 2004. His wife also is an Air Force veteran while his two daughters are currently serving.
Chance leads Ottawa’s Rich Jurden to high-powered career
Former U.S. Navy nuclear specialist Rich Jurden and family are thriving in Ottawa and he has taken his expertise to the La Salle nuclear power plant in Marseilles.
Decades after his military service, Brad Oeder continues serving his community
Military service always was in Brad Oeder’s blood. His father served in the Army in World War II and his grandfather served in World War I and World War II.
From shy kid to local leader: Hector Gomez used military past to shape future
In 1983, when Hector Gomez was in high school he, like many others across America, saw and heard about the bombing that occurred at the Beirut Marine Corps Barracks. The bombing killed 241 U.S. military personnel.
From shy kid to local leader: Hector Gomez used military past to shape future
In 1983, when Hector Gomez was in high school he, like many others across America, saw and heard about the bombing that occurred at the Beirut Marine Corps Barracks. The bombing killed 241 U.S. military personnel.
It’s time for veterans to sign up for next Honor Flight to Washington
It’s time once again for Sauk Valley-area veterans, and those from surrounding counties, to sign up for a free Honor Flight to Washinton, D.C.
Will County Marine’s family reunited with his Purple Heart
The family of Marine Corps Pfc. Charles John Alexander was reunited with his Purple Heart after it was found in a forgotten safe deposit box.
Chance leads Ottawa’s Rich Jurden to high-powered career
Former U.S. Navy nuclear specialist Rich Jurden and family are thriving in Ottawa and he has taken his expertise to the La Salle nuclear power plant in Marseilles.
Joyce Cook serves wherever she’s needed, including in Maui devastation
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Joyce Cook has had many adventures as a Red Cross volunteer.
Once a Marine, La Salle County state’s attorney says always a Marine
La Salle County State’s Attorney Joe Navarro reflects on his decision to join the Marines and how it shaped his life.