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  • MAY Foundation Recruit Dinner on Sheboygan Campus

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    Madalyn Paulsen

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    SHEBOYGAN Wis. – On Saturday, May 18th, 2024, the Military and Youth Foundation (MAY Foundation) will be holding its first Recruit Dinner at UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus. Working with the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Sheboygan, the MAY Foundation invites all recruits leaving for basic training in the near future to a dinner honoring each…

  • It’s ‘double time’ for these two UW-Green Bay student-athletes and enlisted military members

    It’s ‘double time’ for these two UW-Green Bay student-athletes and enlisted military members

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Juggling academics, sports and life is hard enough. Now imagine also being in the military at the same time. Not many are able to endure this intense level of dedication, mental and physical fortitude, belief and talent to endure. But two University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students possess these qualities and embrace the challenge every day…

  • Photos from ROTC events held this week

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    Editorial Student

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    ROTC held several events on campus on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. These events included Cupid’s Arrow tag at the Kress Center, a ROTC lab that took place outside and a ROTC guest meal at the Mauthe Center.    

  • ROTC drill and training to take place today (Nov. 1)

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    Editorial Student

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    On Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., UW-Green Bay Military Science will be conducting movement drills in the wooded area between the South Circle and Main Entrances off of Nicolet Drive and the disc golf course area. Participants will park in Wood Hall lot and you should expect to see participants in…

  • Save the date: 2017 Chancellor’s Veteran Reception

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    Kimberly Vlies

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    Chancellor Gary L. Miller requests the pleasure of your company at a reception honoring UW-Green Bay men and women who are serving or have served in the armed forces, and to especially honor those returning to school after active duty. Those planning to attend are asked to register online by Nov. 1. The event is…

  • UW-Green Bay student veteran receives high honor

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    Kimberly Vlies

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    UW-Green Bay student Army veteran and National Guard service member Nicholas Gries is the seventh recipient of the Thomas E. Wortham IV Achievement Award. The award, named after a Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldier and Chicago Police officer slain off-duty in 2010, recognizes both outstanding military and volunteer achievements. Read the Wisconsin Department of Military…

  • Vietnam veterans traveling display garners media attention

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Last week, The Appleton Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America group set up their traveling display in the University Union — providing a unique and educational environment for the campus community. NBC26 had the coverage. http://www.nbc26.com/news/uw-green-bay-vietnam-recollection.

  • UW-Green Bay receives UW System recognition for honoring vets and active military

    UW-Green Bay receives UW System recognition for honoring vets and active military

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    Sue Bodilly

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    This week UW-Green Bay was one of six UW institutions recognized for earning UW Vets Certification. This comes on the heels of the annual fall Chancellor’s Veteran Appreciation Reception, held Monday, Nov. 7, to honor vets and active military personnel. The University has long been active in recognizing and honoring its veterans: UW-Green Bay was…

  • UW-Green Bay veterans, active military and family members honored at Lambeau Field

    UW-Green Bay veterans, active military and family members honored at Lambeau Field

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    Daniel Moore

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    UW-Green Bay was a big contributor to the Green Bay Packers’ “Salute to Service” military appreciation game on Sunday, Nov. 6. The large American flag presented on the field during the performance of the National Anthem was carried by 70 flag holders in full uniform — most all of whom were UW-Green Bay students and…

  • Campus and community mourn passing of WASP Betty Strohfus

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Thanks to a Log reader who passed this along to us on the passing of Betty Strohfus. “In the spring of 2014, the UWGB Theatre Department presented the play ‘Censored on Final Approach’ about the role of the women who flew in WWII and how they were treated.  The play became a forum for discussion…