Idahoans in the Military

Bergdahl ferries letter to parents through Red Cross

The family of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl says it's convinced the letter is from their son.

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IDAHOANS IN THE MILITARY

Idaho brothers receive WWII military honors

Three years ago, Congress authorized a distinguished award for Nisei veterans
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Idaho brothers receive long overdue military honors

The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian awards in the U.S.
IDAHOANS IN THE MILITARY

Valley marks Memorial Day with salutes, flyovers

Memorial Day ceremonies Monday at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery and the adjacent Dry Creek Cemetery in northwest Boise featured a flyover by two World War II-era P-51 Mustangs.
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Memorial Day weekend events across the Treasure Valley

Observances will be held in Boise, Meridian, Caldwell and Nampa, among other cities.
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Marines, including Boise veteran, win fourth title at Warrior Games

Boise veteran Cpl. Travis Greene and the U.S. Marine Corps prevail at a competition for wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans from the U.S. and British armed forces.
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Meridian soldier's remains arrive in Boise [w/video]

The remains of Army Spc. Thomas Murach were returned to his family Wednesday afternoon in an honorable transfer ceremony at Gowen Field.
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Photos: Transfer ceremony for Spc. Thomas Murach

A coffin containing the body of Spc. Thomas P. Murach of Meridian, who was killed in Afghanistan on May 4 in an IED attack, was transferred to his family during a transfer ceremony at Gowen Field in Boise on Wednesday May 15, 2013.
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Injured Boise Marine prepares to compete in Warrior Games

Marine Cpl. Travis Greene is honing his wheelchair basketball skills as he prepares to compete in the fourth-annual Warrior Games.
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Fallen Meridian soldier's remains return to U.S.

A U.S. Army carry team transferred a flag-draped case containing the remains of Spc. Thomas P. Murach at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Tuesday.
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Meridian soldier killed in Afghanistan

Spc. Thomas Paige Murach, 22, was one of five soldiers killed Saturday in a roadside bomb blast in southern Afghanistan. He was from Meridian.