98.1 The Hawk Loves Our Troops: Ed Holmberg and Tom Rome
I can't think of anything else I would have rather done today than what I did and that was to stand in support of two soldiers returning home after serving our country in the Army in Afghanistan for...
View ArticleHelp Needed In Welcoming Home Air Force Member and Vestal Resident Michael...
Whether a military member has served in a war zone or in a peaceful area overseas, it doesn’t matter to me. I strongly believe that every returning military member to return home should know that they...
View ArticleJoin The Hawk's 'Welcoming Home Our Troops' Cheer Squad
98.1 The Hawk stands in support of our troops when they return home from serving our country overseas. The men and women who sign up for service do so knowing that they could be sent to war at any time...
View Article98.1 The Hawk Loves Our Troops: Michael Cacialli of Vestal
Late Thursday night, a group of family, friends and strangers gathered to stand in support of Michael Cacialli of Vestal who spent the last two years serving our country in Japan through the United...
View ArticleHomeless Veteran Timelapse Transformation [VIDEO]
When I was a young girl there was a man who used to sit on the stone wall outside my church and feed the pigeons with scraps of stale bread given to him by a local store. His name slips my memory, but...
View ArticleWhat's the Meaning Behind Leaving Coins on Military Headstones?
Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning. Continue reading…
View ArticleRandy Houser Surprises Another Vet With Groceries
Thanks to Randy Houser, Army vet Aaron Woods doesn't have to worry about putting food on the table for the next year. In an incredible act of kindness, Randy surprised Corporal Woods and his family in...
View Article4 Ways to Honor Our Southern Tier Military this Memorial Day
Most people take advantage of the long Memorial Day weekend to hit the lake or fire up the grill, but Memorial Day is more than a play weekend. Memorial Day is a day to honor the men and women who’ve...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2015: 10 Events in the Southern Tier
Memorial Day is a day to honor those who gave their lives for my freedom and those who continue to serve. Continue reading…
View ArticleAlmost Half of All Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Are Disabled
As we observe Veterans Day today, I've got something for you to think long and hard about. Almost half of all Afghanistan and Iraq war Veterans are disabled. Awful, isn't it? Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch Military Dad Surprise Son With Down Syndrome and Try Not to Cry
Getting through this without your eyes welling up is virtually impossible. Continue reading…
View Article120+ Businesses Offer Discounts to Local Veterans
The Broome County Veterans Discount Program is growing all the time. Local Veterans can get discounts at over 120 local businesses with the Veteran ID card. Continue reading…
View ArticleMilitary Ready For Hurricane Challenges
Many people may not realize how the military is affected in the eye of the storm. Continue reading…
View ArticleAlmost Half of All Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Are Disabled
The numbers are staggering- almost half of all Afghanistan and Iraq Vets are disabled. Continue reading…
View ArticleBinghamton Area Veterans Take Journey Most Never Imagined
54 veterans from the Twin Tiers took a journey on Saturday. A journey most never thought they'd have the chance to experience. Continue reading…
View ArticleOwego Pays Tribute on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On December 7, 1941, more than 2,500 people were killed in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. 75 years ago today, the blue sky above Pearl Harbor was darkened by the bombs of Japanese forces in a...
View ArticleDonations Sought for Care Packages for Local Military Members
Care packages are being assembled and donations sought for local military members serving in the 1156th Engineer Company in the New York Army National Guard. Continue reading…
View ArticleDeployed Whitney Point Military Mom Surprise Kids at School [WATCH]
These Whitney Point kids thought they were calling their mom on their classroom smart screen. What they didn't know was that she was steps away in the hall. Continue reading…
View ArticleCentral New York Veterans Desperately Need Transportation Help
Local military veterans are in desperate need of volunteers to give them rides to their VA medical appointments. Continue reading…
View ArticleUnited States Air Force Band to Perform at Binghamton University
The United States Air Force Heritage Brass Ensemble will offer a free community concert at Binghamton University. Continue reading…
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