For a brief moment May 15, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Derek M. Wolford found himself a civilian – but, 10 seconds later, he was re-enlisted by USMC Maj. Mark A. Adolphsen. During those few seconds when Wolford took civilian status, Adolphsen – who is the executive officer of the recruiting station in Chicago – […]
A local business with a commitment to military causes is aiming to honor veterans with a photographic museum. Woodstock Harley Davidson, 2235 S. Eastwood Drive, is creating a Hall of Honor designed to bridge the gap between the military and civilians. The hall – which will be filled with iconic images from wars fought by […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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