Tag: military veteran

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Chevrolet Partners to Escort Wreaths Across America to Arlington

For the eighth year in a row Chevrolet has generously provided the Wreaths Across America wrapped escort vehicles, transporting participating Gold Star families and veterans.

November 14, 2022

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Kentucky Program Helps LE Agencies Recruit from Military

The M-2-LE program allows local law enforcement agencies in Kentucky to hire active service members within all branches of the U.S. military during their last 180 days of service.

July 21, 2022

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KY Governor Announces Program to Hire Military Veterans into Law Enforcement

The program allows local law enforcement agencies in Kentucky to hire active service members within all branches of the U.S. Military during their last 180 days of service.

June 24, 2022

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You Traded One Uniform for Another: Veterans Day Deals 2021

It's not at all uncommon for men and women who have worn the uniform of one of our military services to dress in a law enforcement uniform in their next career after leaving the armed forces. Here's a short list of free and discounted goods and services for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their dependents.

November 10, 2021

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Dallas Officers Take 97-Year-Old WWII Veteran on Ride-Along

During their shift, Assistant Chief Jesse Reyes met with Clifford A. Stump and thanked him for his service in the 82nd Airborne Division, including combat in Normandy and the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.

June 8, 2021

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Marine Veteran Who Lost Legs to IED in Iraq Becomes Ft. Worth Officer

Zach Briseno, 35, who was born and raised in Fort Worth, enlisted in the Marine Corps right after high school.

December 14, 2020

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Texas Officer Surprised by Wife Returning from Deployment Overseas

An officer with the Grand Prairie (TX) Police Department was conducting a press briefing when his wife of 15 years surprised him after being deployed for six months in Iraq.

July 30, 2020

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Rhode Island Officer Dies in Off-Duty Skydiving Accident

An officer with the East Greenwich (RI) Police Department died over the weekend in a skydiving accident in Connecticut.

July 21, 2020

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Kansas Officer Honored with State VFW Annual Award

An officer with the Riley County (KS) Police Department has been recognized as the Veterans of Foreign Wars State of Kansas Officer of the Year.

March 2, 2020

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Video: Texas Officer Stunned at Arrival of Deployed Army Son at Swearing-In Ceremony

A newly minted officer with the Irving (TX) Police Department was stunned during her swearing in ceremony as her son—a member of the United States Army serving overseas—appeared at the facility to pin her star on her uniform.

February 3, 2020

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Illinois Department to Present Donated Goods to Veteran in Need

An officer with the Berwyn (IL) Police Department who had been sent on a welfare check of a military veteran down on his luck decided to go above and beyond the call of duty and organized an effort to collect a variety of goods the man needed.

January 17, 2020

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Florida Officer Dies After Apparent Medical Event in Patrol Car

Officer Ken Foley, 57, was found unresponsive in his patrol vehicle after dispatch was unable to contact him via radio.

December 5, 2019