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Category Archives: Lend a hand
‘Remembering Our Fallen’ on display in Omaha
“Remembering Our Fallen,” a photo exhibit that honors military service members with Nebraska and western Iowan ties who have been killed in Iraq or Afghanistan, will be displayed March 10 -11 at Ramada
Plaza, 72nd and Grover Streets in Omaha.…
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Emotional Support Groups: March 28-April 3
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meetings this week:
-Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m., South Omaha Readiness Center, 6929 Mercy Road. Information: Master Sgt. Daniel …
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Emotional support groups March 20-26
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meetings this week:
-Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m., Fremont Armory, 910 N. Lincoln Ave., Fremont, Neb. Information: Master Sgt. Daniel …
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Emotional support groups March 13-19
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups which are open to military members their families. Members of all branches of the military are welcome to attend.
Group meetings this week are:
-Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at Kearney …
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Lend a Hand: Scouts’ treats ideal for troops
Midlands residents can team up with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to send a little cheer to the troops overseas.
The Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts is in the middle of its Trails End popcorn sale, which runs through …
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Lend a Hand: Troops get a taste of home
Almost 200 people make up the Iowa Cookie Crumbs, a group that supports U.S. troops deployed overseas by sending them cookies once a month.
We’re not talking about a few dozen cookies a month.
On Feb. 15, the organizations mailed …
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