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10 Michigan Guard Members Wounded In Afghanistan

The Michigan National Guard says a roadside bombing in Afghanistan has wounded 10 of its soldiers, including one who lost part of both arms.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/24

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Snyder Signs Bills To Clarify Funeral Protest Law

Legislation intended to clarify Michigan’s law banning protests at funerals has been approved by Gov. Rick Snyder.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/16

Mich. Lawmakers Aim To Clarify Funeral Protest Law

Legislation intended to clarify Michigan’s law banning protests at funerals is headed to Gov. Rick Snyder.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/03

Northern Michigan Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

Army Pvt. 2nd Class Jack L. Diener was a 2009 graduate of Boyne City High School and was deployed about two months ago.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/22

Air Force Trainee Dies After Workout

A 26-year-old Air Force basic trainee from Detroit collapsed and died after completing a physical training assessment at a San Antonio air base.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/21

Michigan Army Captain’s Body Returns Home

Family members and close friends of a 25-year-old Army captain from southwestern Michigan killed in Afghanistan paid their respects as his body was returned home.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/17

U.S. Army competitors organize their equipment during the Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va. (U.S Army photo by Spc. Bao Huynh)

Local Soldier Competes In U.S. Army’s ‘Best Warrior Competition’

A local soldier is in Virginia competing in an event to find the U.S. Army’s “best warrior.”

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/08

Memorial Service Held For Fallen Michigan Soldier

A memorial service has been held for a Michigan soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/29

Hero’s Welcome In Flat Rock For Paralyzed Soldier

A downriver soldier injured in the Middle East by a roadside bomb has returned home to a hero’s welcome.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/01

State Orders Flags Lowered Monday For UP Soldier

Gov. Rick Snyder is ordering U.S. flags in Michigan lowered to half-staff Monday in honor of U.S. Army Spc. Robert L. Voakes Jr., who was killed in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/06/15

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