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It's possible the Vernon Parish facility could see a reduction of 65-hundred active duty personnel if proposed budget reductions are approved by the United States Army.

The two companies served for 10 months on active duty in Kuwait.

In honor of Memorial Day, check out this sweet video of a marine surprising his sister on her wedding day -- but grab the tissues before you watch!

The song that we used to say goodbye to fallen heroes has quite a story behind it. Did you know there were lyrics written for the song Taps? They are just as beautiful and compelling as the simple haunting melody of the song.

No one knows who is decorating Veteran's gravestones with America flags in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. We don't know either, but we'd like to say "Thank You".

I know these videos are always popping up, but I can't get enough of them. There's just something about a truly genuine moment that I think is fantastic. Watch as this little girl unwraps a birthday present, not knowing that her Father whom she hasn't seen in quite some time is waiting to surprise her.

I don't mind telling you, when I watched this video, I teared up. My Grandfather served in World War II, so this really hit home.

Lafayette resident Petty Officer Third Class Anthony Marsiglia is stationed out of Norfolk, VA. Currently he's deployed on an aircraft carrier, and is supposed to be home in a few weeks. Anthony Marsiglia's family lives in Frenchman's Creek subdivision in Lafayette, and was contacted by an attorney from the homeowner's association who has told them to take down the family's military "Welcome

As 13-year-old Derrick Jenkins lined up at the free throw line during his middle school basketball game, he had no idea his Mother, who had been serving in Kuwait for the past 8 months, was standing directly behind him. As he missed his second free throw, he heard a familiar voice say from right behind him "Aw, that's alright Derrick". That's when things became incredibly awesome. His re

Get your Kleenex box and keep it near you, because you'll need it after seeing this clip. After eight months on duty overseas, Lieutenant Colonel Cotina Jenkins-Sellers of the United States Air Force returned home to San Antonio this week...

HM1 Lanna Begnaud has been named the 2013 Enterprise Sailor of the Yearby Naval Hospital Pensacola. Begnaud serves as a command career counselor on a team that counsels over 800 sailors through the hospital and its 10 clinics. It has the number one career development program in the Navy Mideast Region...

The United States Marine Corps celebrates 238 of years of service to our nation and to the ideals and principles of freedom. For all of our Marine family we at 97.3 The Dawg thank you and salute you for your service to this great nation. Semper Fi

U.S. Army Ranger Cpl. Josh Hargis was badly wounded, laying in his hospital bed hooked up to a breathing tube when he was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery on the battlefield.

I admit, I cried. I cried before I even watched the video. I cried just reading the description. Maybe it's because I'm a Father. Maybe it's all the time I've spent at my oldest Son's Football games. Maybe it's just because this is one of the most touching videos I've ever seen.

This is your feel good video of the moment. A soldier surprises his family in a most unique way and you and I are in on the plan.

I can not image the stress our soldiers feel as they stand outside the door of a target dwelling not knowing what might be inside. Their bravery, training and quick decision making make all the difference between life and death. This is a different objective...

Faith, Family, Country if those words mean something to you then you will appreciate this. A military man surprises his two sons by coming home early from Afghanistan. The result is a reunion that will warm your heart.

Watch as this unsuspecting Mom unwraps what she thinks is just a Christmas card from her son who is stationed overseas. The surprise of the season then walks up right behind her. It will certainly give you a warm and fuzzy feeling for the holidays.

From a scary place far far away comes a very warm and heartfelt holiday wish. I hope you'll be home for Christmas too young lady.

Put away the white shirts, it's time for Ragin' Cajuns fans to bust out the black shirts.