News Radio 710 KEEL » Military http://710keel.com Depend On It! Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:19:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Best Things to Do in Shreveport and Bossier City to Celebrate Memorial Day http://710keel.com/best-things-to-do-in-shreveport-and-bossier-city-to-celebrate-memorial-day/ http://710keel.com/best-things-to-do-in-shreveport-and-bossier-city-to-celebrate-memorial-day/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:11 +0000 710keel http://710keel.com/?p=161686 Shreveport-Bossier makes it a point to celebrate the members of our military all year long, but Memorial Day, which falls this year on May 27, is the day we go above and beyond -- not unlike our veterans when it comes to protecting us and defending our freedom.

Here are a few ideas, suggestions and local events for celebrating Memorial Day from the

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]]> http://710keel.com/best-things-to-do-in-shreveport-and-bossier-city-to-celebrate-memorial-day/feed/ 0 Seth J, Flickr US Marine Holds Umbrella for President Obama http://710keel.com/us-marine-holds-umbrella-for-president-obama-awkward-photo-of-the-day/ http://710keel.com/us-marine-holds-umbrella-for-president-obama-awkward-photo-of-the-day/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:11 +0000 Robert and Erin http://965kvki.com/?p=194402 What do you do when you're the Commander-in-Chief of the largest, most sophisticated military force in the world? You ask members of it to hold the umbrella for you during a press conference, of course!

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]]> http://710keel.com/us-marine-holds-umbrella-for-president-obama-awkward-photo-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images B-17 Bomber 'Texas Raiders' Arrives at Shreveport Downtown Airport http://710keel.com/b-17-bomber-texas-raiders-arrives-at-shreveport-downtown-airport/ http://710keel.com/b-17-bomber-texas-raiders-arrives-at-shreveport-downtown-airport/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 17:10:09 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=158521 A vintage World War II Bomber visits Shreveport this weekend; local 14-year-old won't be flying after being admitted to hospital.

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]]> http://710keel.com/b-17-bomber-texas-raiders-arrives-at-shreveport-downtown-airport/feed/ 0 Dave Hamster, Flickr Are You Concerned About North Korea's Threats? http://710keel.com/are-you-concerned-about-north-koreas-threats/ http://710keel.com/are-you-concerned-about-north-koreas-threats/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:33:21 +0000 Dennis Foley http://710keel.com/?p=153253 A recent report says North Korea may have the capability to mount a nuclear warhead on a missile.  However, the same report says that such technology is unreliable.

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]]> http://710keel.com/are-you-concerned-about-north-koreas-threats/feed/ 0 Chung Sung-Jun/Getty CBS Issues Apology to Vietnam Veterans over "Amazing Race" Episode http://710keel.com/cbs-issues-apology-to-vietnam-veterans-over-amazing-race-episode/ http://710keel.com/cbs-issues-apology-to-vietnam-veterans-over-amazing-race-episode/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:21:54 +0000 Erin McCarty http://965kvki.com/?p=172111 During an episode of "The Amazing Race" which aired last week, the teams were traveling in Hanoi in Vietnam and they stopped to get a clue at a B-52 crash site memorial. The wreckage of the big plane is still on the scene. 2 Airmen died in the crash and 2 others were injured. Military activists say it was offensive to use such a solemn memorial as a prop in a reality tv show.

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]]> http://710keel.com/cbs-issues-apology-to-vietnam-veterans-over-amazing-race-episode/feed/ 0 Seven Marines Killed, Others Injured, at Nevada Training Site http://710keel.com/seven-marines-killed-training-accident-nevada/ http://710keel.com/seven-marines-killed-training-accident-nevada/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:45:39 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=158053 An explosion during a training exercise Monday Night caused the deaths of seven Marines and injured seven others at the Hawthorne Army Depot outside of Reno, Nevada.

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]]> http://710keel.com/seven-marines-killed-training-accident-nevada/feed/ 0 iStockphoto Barksdale Fitness Center To Be Renamed In Honor Of Fallen Senior Airman Bryan Bell http://710keel.com/barksdale-fitness-center-to-be-renamed-in-honor-of-fallen-senior-airman-bryan-bell/ http://710keel.com/barksdale-fitness-center-to-be-renamed-in-honor-of-fallen-senior-airman-bryan-bell/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:50:24 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=146246 The 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base is hosting a dedication ceremony in memory of Senior Airman Bryan Bell.

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]]> http://710keel.com/barksdale-fitness-center-to-be-renamed-in-honor-of-fallen-senior-airman-bryan-bell/feed/ 0 Bryan Bell Memorial (USAF photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony) Byrd JROTC Team Finishes High in National Competition http://710keel.com/byrd-jrotc-team-finishes-high-in-national-competition/ http://710keel.com/byrd-jrotc-team-finishes-high-in-national-competition/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:20:53 +0000 John Lee http://710keel.com/?p=144013 C. E. Byrd High School JROTC Marksmanship Team finishes high in national competition

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]]> http://710keel.com/byrd-jrotc-team-finishes-high-in-national-competition/feed/ 0 photo provided by Byrd High School Fleming & Vitter: Sequestration Likely; Unlikely to Affect Barksdale http://710keel.com/senator-vitter-congressman-fleming-cassidy-sequestration-likely-unlikely-to-affect-barksdale/ http://710keel.com/senator-vitter-congressman-fleming-cassidy-sequestration-likely-unlikely-to-affect-barksdale/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:11:32 +0000 Dennis Foley http://710keel.com/?p=142442 March 1st is a big day in Washington: it is Sequestration Day.  It is part two of the fiscal cliff debate.  Part one involved the nation's taxes and now part two involves the nation's spending.  If Congress does not come up with a spending cut plan by that date, automatic spending cuts would take effect, but the Louisiana representation in Washington says Barksdale may not be hurt

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]]> http://710keel.com/senator-vitter-congressman-fleming-cassidy-sequestration-likely-unlikely-to-affect-barksdale/feed/ 0 Alex Wong, Getty Images North Korea Tests Another Nuke http://710keel.com/north-korea-tests-another-nuke/ http://710keel.com/north-korea-tests-another-nuke/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:38:04 +0000 Dennis Foley http://710keel.com/?p=141491 Early this morning, North Korea successfully tested a miniaturized nuclear weapon underground.  It is concerning to the United States because it brings North Korea closer to being able to put a nuclear weapon in a missile. 

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]]> http://710keel.com/north-korea-tests-another-nuke/feed/ 0 Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Rush Limbaugh Attends Dinner to Honor U.S. Navy SEALs http://710keel.com/rush-limbaugh-attends-us-navy-seals-dinner-in-florida/ http://710keel.com/rush-limbaugh-attends-us-navy-seals-dinner-in-florida/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:41:48 +0000 howardjhart http://710keel.com/?p=139888 Commander-in-Chief of the Ditto Head Brigade Rush Limbaugh was in attendance at a dinner honoring the U.S. Navy SEALs that took place at Fort Pierce Florida Navy SEALS museum.

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]]> http://710keel.com/rush-limbaugh-attends-us-navy-seals-dinner-in-florida/feed/ 0 Stocktrek Women In Military Combat Roles http://710keel.com/women-military-combat-jobs/ http://710keel.com/women-military-combat-jobs/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:05:53 +0000 Dennis Foley http://710keel.com/?p=136119 It's a major change in military policy: no more ban on women serving in combat.  That's what's expected today from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.  It will open up thousands of fighting jobs to female service members

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]]> http://710keel.com/women-military-combat-jobs/feed/ 0 Charlie Moore, Getty Images Women Will Soon Be Allowed to Serve in Ground Combat http://710keel.com/women-will-soon-be-allowed-to-serve-in-ground-combat/ http://710keel.com/women-will-soon-be-allowed-to-serve-in-ground-combat/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:32:45 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=154264 For the first time, women in the armed forces will be moved into combat roles. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will make the official announcement Thursday.

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]]> http://710keel.com/bossier-young-marines-to-graduate/feed/ 0 Bossier Sheriff's Office Photo by Lt. Bill Davis Leesville Hosts Mumbo Gumbo Mardi Gras 5K Race to Benefit Veterans http://710keel.com/leesville-mumbo-gumbo-mardi-gras-5k-to-benefit-team-rwb/ http://710keel.com/leesville-mumbo-gumbo-mardi-gras-5k-to-benefit-team-rwb/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:13:04 +0000 amykeller http://710keel.com/?p=133696 LEESVILLE, La. – This year, set your alarm clock to go off a little earlier, slip on your sneakers before heading out and plan for your efforts to help a good cause as you celebrate Mardi Gras in downtown Leesville, Louisiana on February 9.

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]]> http://710keel.com/leesville-mumbo-gumbo-mardi-gras-5k-to-benefit-team-rwb/feed/ 0 iStockphoto Rush Limbaugh Says Taliban Will Win http://710keel.com/rush-limbaugh-says-taliban-will-win/ http://710keel.com/rush-limbaugh-says-taliban-will-win/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:20:43 +0000 Erin McCarty http://710keel.com/?p=121752 President Obama has promised to bring our troops home. But Rush Limbaugh says this will send the wrong message to terrorists.

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]]> http://710keel.com/rush-limbaugh-says-taliban-will-win/feed/ 0 Caddo Commissioner Ken Epperson Urges Everyone To Attend Local Veteran's Day Parade http://710keel.com/caddo-commissioner-ken-epperson-urges-everyone-to-attend-local-veterans-day-parade/ http://710keel.com/caddo-commissioner-ken-epperson-urges-everyone-to-attend-local-veterans-day-parade/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:42:24 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=120856 Ken Epperson encourages locals to make it out to the biggest Veteran's Day parade our area has seen in many years...at the State Fairgrounds this Sunday.

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]]> http://710keel.com/veterans-weekend-celebration-planned-for-shreveport-bossier/feed/ 0 Commissioner Ken Epperson -- BlackBerry photo by John Lee Thrifty Peanut & Soldier's Angels Team Up Again to Send Books to Overseas Troops http://710keel.com/thrifty-peanut-soldiers-angels-team-up-again-to-send-books-to-overseas-troops/ http://710keel.com/thrifty-peanut-soldiers-angels-team-up-again-to-send-books-to-overseas-troops/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:12:39 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=115132 In late 2010, a local soldier who had just returned home from Afghanistan stopped in to the Thrifty Peanut Book & Media Warehouse in Bossier City. He told owner Jason McLaughlin he had very little reading material while he was overseas, and had to resort to reading shipping cartons and cereal boxes.

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