Creekside Blues Festival
Columbus blues guitarist Sean Carney talks about the fun and family atmosphere at the Creekside Blues Festival. June 14th – 16th 2013. Creekside Blues Festival
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White House To Ohio: Get Ready For Education And Defense Cuts
The Obama administration says numbers compiled from federal agencies and its own budget office cover only cuts from March to September.
The White House says Ohio’s schools and defense industry would see reduced funding if automatic cuts to the federal budget take effect this week.
Court Martial Begins For Ohio Soldier Accused Of Racial Hazing
Military officials say Pvt. Danny Chen shot himself last year in Afghanistan after weeks of physical and emotional abuse.
Sgt. Adam Holcomb of Youngstown is one of eight soldiers charged in the death of Pvt. Danny Chen, a Chinese-American soldier who committed suicide last year.
Wright Patterson Gets New Commander
Col. Cassie Barlow previously served as Director of Manpower and Personnel of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.
Col. Cassie Barlow was sworn in as commander of the 88th Air Base Wing at a ceremony Tuesday.
Military Suppliers Gather In Columbus
Companies that build guns, maritime equipment, and other equipment used by the military will gather in downtown Columbus for the National Defense Industrial Association's conference on supply chains.
Many of the thousands of companies that allow the U.S. to go to war will gather in Columbus this week for a conference hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association.
Ohio Native Is 1st Air Force Female 4-Star General
An Ohio native becomes the first female four-star general in the Air Force.
Ending Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Raises More Questions
The repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is on track to take full effect among military troops in the fall. Training for a new policy allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military is underway. But, some are concerned not enough is being done to bring equality within the troops.
Michelle Obama Tells Columbus Group Veterans Need Job Help
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First Lady Michelle Obama used a west side warehouse as a backdrop to campaign for more business support for veterans and their spouses.
Study: More Mental Health Issues Among Children Of Deployed Parents
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While the war in Iraq is winding down, the mission is Afghanistan continues. And that means U.S. troops continue to be called up for duty. Long and repeated deployments are tough on families. WOSU gives a look at how children are affected when their parents go overseas.
Families Say Goodbye To Ohio National Guard’s 585th Company Bound For Iraq
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170 soldiers and their families said goodbye Thursday during a deployment ceremony in Marysville. The Ohio Army National Guard troops will soon travel to Iraq.
Ohio Public Colleges Will Soon Be Free For Vets
Thousands of military veterans will be able to attend Ohio’s public colleges and universities for free when the federal GI Bill takes effect this summer. But state officials are promoting that now. Ohio Public Radio’s Karen Kasler reports.
