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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Group will bring in experts to answer questions and address issues for military family members.

Monday, January 21, 2013  A good deed did not go unnoticed by the Missouri National Guard.

Friday, January 06, 2012  One of the classes at South Shelby Elementary School is in for a very big surprise Friday.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  China responded swiftly, warning that an expanded U.S. military footprint in Australia may not be appropriate and deserved greater scrutiny.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  A next door neighbor spotted the fire and called 911 Monday. Fortunately, no one was home when the fire started, but most of the house suffered heavy smoke and water damage.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Soldiers with the 2175th Military Police Co. of the Missouri National Guard will soon leave for a job overseas.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  The group is dedicated to supporting the United States Armed Forces by collecting care package items to be sent overseas to deployed service men and women.

Monday, August 29, 2011  A mother and daughter from northeast Missouri wanted to some soldiers know that their friends and loved ones would be thinking and praying for their safe return.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Soldiers with the 2175th Military Police Co. of the Missouri National Guard will soon leave for a job overseas.  Find out how you can show your support.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Keokuk families prepare to welcome national guardsmen home from Afghanistan.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  National Guardsmen were stationed overseas for a year-long peace keeping mission in Egypt, along the Sinai Peninsula. The group consisted of members from the Illinois National Guard's B-Battery, 2nd Battalion and the 123rd Artillery Unit.

Sunday, April 03, 2011  Members of the Hamilton Area Troop Support group began sending gift baskets overseas in 2004. They've recently started it back up again as more soldiers have deployed. This time, they're filling up camouflaged easter baskets. While it may be just candy and magazines, these family and friends say the baskets provide a lifeline to home.

Saturday, January 29, 2011  Tens of thousands demonstrate peacefully in downtown Cairo, army does not intervene

Monday, May 24, 2010  A state fund has distributed more than $11 million to the families of servicemembers who have been deployed abroad, and Gov. Pat Quinn says the work isn't done.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver has signed into law measures aimed at helping military families.