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Tuition Assistance Reinstated for Military

Miki Harvey — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:11:19 +0000

The military tuition assistance program was shut down earlier this month due to sequestration budget cuts, but congress has now agreed to reinstate the funding for the program.

The tuition assistance program provides up to $4,500 per year for service membe

Greg's Son Wants to Be a USAF Pararescue Jumper – Diving Into Hell 'That Others May Live'

Greg DeLange — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:03:29 +0000

My son is joining the Air Force in a few weeks. I was surprised when we got a call saying he had been accepted to try out for the Pararescue Jumpers. I didn't know what that was, so I looked it up. Hooooly Cow!

BBQ For Our Amazing Vets

Chuck Hall — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:23:28 +0000

Local American Legion cooks up a good time for local vets

Bear's Daughter Is Deployed To Afghanistan And Now Her Husband Is Going. We Need A Little Help

Big Bear — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:30:03 +0000

This is one of those life experiences that families all over the country are going thru with their kids, husbands, wives being deployed by the US Armed Forces to serve our country. My Daughter Brianna is in Afghanistan. She landed there a couple of weeks ago. She is adjusting well, making friends, trying the local [...]

Soldiers Return, Tears Flow [video]

Greg DeLange — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:26:37 +0000

We are starting to receive more and more phone calls from listeners welcoming back friends and loved ones from deployment.

good job soldier, welcome back!

check out this compilation video

Global Credit Union Salutes Veterans [PHOTOS]

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:38:00 +0000

Send us a picture of a soldier, past or present, that you know.

Dierks Bentley Performs on Ellen Show

Paul Drake — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:25:17 +0000

102.7 KORD welcomes Dierks Bentley to the Yakima Valley Sun Dome Friday, April 20, with special guest Eli Young Band! Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. through www.ticketswest.com, the Sun Dome box office, or toll free at 1-800-325-7328. Keep the KORD plugged in to win tickets this week and next! Dierks Bentley’s [...]

Rednecks Boo MRS. Obama

Chuck Hall — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:34:46 +0000

First lady Michelle Obama and the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, were attending the final Nascar race at Homestead Florida Sunday, when the redneck Nascar faithful Booed them. The two ladies were there to thank Nascar for their joining forces initiative, which supports military families. In my opinion, there is a time and place [...]

Dogs Welcome Home Soldiers In Heartwarming Montage [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Is there anything more adorable than a dog greeting its owner? How about a dog greeting its owner after they return home from military deployment? We dare you to watch this supercut of lovable pooches welcoming their owners home from military service and not get choked up.

KORD Remembers Veterans Today with Songs

Paul Drake — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:00:51 +0000

Veterans Day – also known as Remembrance Day and formerly called Armistice Day is a day to commemorate the dedication and sacrifices of members (veterans) of the armed forces, past and present, who have served our country during times of war as well as times of peace since World War I. Usually observed on the [...]

President Obama Announces US Troops Will Be Out of Iraq by Year's End [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:19:14 +0000

In a White House briefing held Friday, President Obama announced the remaining American troops in Iraq will be home by the end of the year, closing a war effort there that has killed more than 4,400 US service-people and wounded 32,000 more since 2003.

“After nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over,” the president said.

30 American Troops Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Attack

Paul Drake — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:44:25 +0000

Editor's Note: This post has been updated to reflect that 30 American troops were killed in the attack, rather than 30, as initially reported.

Taliban insurgents shot down an American military helicopter in Afghanistan Saturday, killing 30 American troops, 7 Afghan commandos, and an interpreter multiple news outlets are reporting.

2011 Memorial Day Events in Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland

John McKay — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:00:09 +0000

Remember the REAL reason for Memorial Day by taking some time to attend any of the following events around the Mid-Columbia.