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Few Americans know much about World War I. The state of Illinois, however, has plenty of stories to tell.
Thank You, Veterans
A tribute to local veterans
Shaw Local News Network
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Through the decades, Illinois has been home to several military installations, including Naval Station Great Lakes, the largest training center of the U.S. Navy.
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After flying cargo planes for the U.S. Air Force, Larry Cabeen now serves on the Geneva school board.
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Scores of McHenry County men fought for the Union side during the Civil War, and in many other conflicts throughout history.
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Military action in the Spanish-American War lasted less than four months, and the war receives only a passing mention in history books today. Scattered memorials across the nation are some of the few reminders of the short-lived conflict.
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Richard Phannenstill worked for decades to raise funds for a memorial honoring his classmates who died in Vietnam. A portion of those funds, raised 10 years ago, went to Veterans Path to Hope this year.
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Meet Matt Quitno: A former Navy Petty Officer turned DeKalb freshman football coach. After a transformative military experience that taught him resilience and teamwork, he's using those lessons still today.
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Jason Stucky credits his time in the military with leading him to a fulfilling career and a loving family.
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Joe Belman was a B-17 gunner on 36 combat missions in WWII. Back home, he became a union leader and political advocate.
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Special edition expresses gratitude to military veterans