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Fantone — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:12:49 +0000

Vassar native -- Travis Mills -- interviewed on Fox News.

Flint State Trooper Serving In Afghanistan Wounded

Fantone — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:28:04 +0000

A Michigan State Trooper of the Flint post was recently injured as he served with the U.S. Army Reserve in Afghanistan. Check out the details of Henderson native and American hero, Sgt. Platt Weinrick. Sgt. Platt Weinrick of the Michigan State Troopers and Henderson, Michigan was helping train Afghanistan police when his base was attacked [...]

Local Hero Travis Mills Has Message for Supporters

Fantone — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:15:39 +0000

The story of Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills would be enough to make most people throw the towel in and be bitter for the rest of their lives. Travis Mills isn’t most people though. Check out the video this Vassar native made for all the people supporting him and his family. Vassar native, family man, [...]

Update On Local Hero United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills

Fantone — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:40:57 +0000

Regardless where you live, the story of Travis Mills serves a reminder of the sacrifice and bravery that runs through our Armed Forces. The fact that Mills is from our area serves a reminder that behind that bravery and sacrifice, there are real people. Check out the latest details on this hometown/national hero, and how you can help.

Local Hero Sgt. Travis Mills Back On US Soil And To Receive Custom Smart Home

Fantone — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:56:12 +0000

Vassar native, family man, and national hero, Army Sgt. Travis Mills is back on American land, and recovering at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, after losing all four of his limbs in a IED explosion in Afghanistan. Two charities have started construction on a custom built home, to help Mills and his family with the challenges they will face.

Local Hero And Wounded Soldier Travis Mills Expected To Return Home Soon

Fantone — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:03:59 +0000

I don’t know where to start this article, because anything I write won’t be tribute enough to Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills of Vassar, Michigan. Sgt. Mills was wounded in Afghanistan and his family is eagerly awaiting his return. As a nation we’ll never be able to give back enough when it comes to [...]