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Guys Joins Army to Find Adventure 'Like Bilbo and Frodo' [PHOTO]

Sarge — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:18:54 +0000

As someone who used to be an instructor of Marines, I can tell you that there are literally thousands of reasons why guys join the military. However, in all my years as an instructor, never once was I given a reason quite like this.

Crowd Goes Wild When Solider Surprises Family in Front of Packed Football Stadium [VIDEO]

Fantone — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:21:00 +0000

Seeing families reunited with their solider is always a sight to be seen, but even more so when it happens in front of thousands and thousands of people. Check out the video of a family getting the surprise of a lifetime. It’s feel good stuff like this that gives me hope for America’s future. Military [...]

Home Town Hero

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

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

Soldier Home From Afghanistan Surprises Son At Grand Blanc Elementary

Fantone — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:38:19 +0000

These reunion videos are always awesome to watch, but the fact that this one takes place right in our own backyard makes it extra special. Watch Army Staff Sergeant Luis Bratic surprise his son this morning at Grand Blanc Elementary. The people who have served our country deserve our respect, admiration, and sincerest thanks. Their [...]

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, [...]

Soldier Home From Kuwait Surprises Father in Law [VIDEO]

Maggie Meadows — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:32:48 +0000

I can't imagine what goes through the mind of someone when they see a loved one home from over seas. We have posted a few of these "surprise videos" and to me they never get old. The relief and joy is apparent in all of them. This one is no exception. A man returns home to find his son in law back from Kuwait. I love how high the surprised guy's voice gets!

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.

High School Senior Surprised By Her Military Father After Giving Speech

Tony LaBrie — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:45:55 +0000

These videos get to me every single time. You would have to be completely heartless to not tear up when you watch these military fathers surprising their loved ones. This high school senior just got done giving a ten minute speech in front of a packed auditorium when her father makes a surprise visit. We love our troops and if you feel the same and would like to show your support, check out townsquarecares.com

Soldier Surprises Daughter During Kindergarten Class

Fantone — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:08:44 +0000

No, I’m not tearing up. I’m just cutting some onions. And it’s dusty. And I have allergies. It’s not that this is one of the most heartwarming, touching reunion videos I’ve ever seen. Not at all. Honestly, as a country, we can never thank our armed forces enough. But too often their families are [...]

Who Should Make The Most Money?

Maggie Meadows — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:11:06 +0000

Many people feel under paid and under appreciated. Do you? According to a new Rasmussen Report three out of ten people think teachers should be the highest paid professionals. This is a brief breakdown of the poll: Fewer than 5% polled think celebrities and sports stars should deserve the MOST money. 14% think military men [...]