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Fort Hays State Earns 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

Monday, March 31

HAYS, Kan. — For the 18th consecutive year, FHSU has been recognized for its investment in programs that improve the lives of veterans and military personnel, earning the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation from militaryfriendly.com.Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated... Read More.

Effort to get more milk in the military renewed

Thursday, January 23

A Wisconsin Congressman has renewed his efforts to get more milk on the military menu. Former Navy Seal and 3rd District Republican Derrick Van Orden’s first bill of the 119th Congress is the Strengthening Service Members with Milk Act. If passed, the Secretary of... Read More.

KSHSAA to Honor Veterans and Active Military with Free Admission to Sectional Football Games

Thursday, November 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAA.org) – Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the second year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association is pleased to provide complimentary admission to... Read More.

HGE Credit Union Holds Flag Raising Ceremony Dedicating to All Military and Fallen Military Personnel

Sunday, March 3

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Government Employees Credit Union had a Flag Raising ceremony yesterday, March 2 at 10 a.m. dedicating the flag to all the military and fallen military personnel. Photos were taken by The Foto Cowboy.

Senator Marshall Makes Nominations to Military Service Academies

Thursday, December 21

By The Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall SALINA, Kan. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pleased to announce the nomination of Cristina Pena of McPherson to West Point and the U.S. Naval academies. Cristina is the daughter of Fidencio Angel... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Thursday, December 14

Legislation Includes Benefits for Military Spouses, New Investments at Fort Riley By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will now go... Read More.

KSHSAA to Honor Veterans and Active Military with Free Admission to Sectional Football Games

Sunday, November 5

TOPEKA, Kan. – The students in the member schools of the Kansas State High School Activities Association benefit from the privilege of participating in high school activities. This is possible due to the result of the hard work and sacrifice of many, including those who defend... Read More.

Military Discount and Everything Tickets

Saturday, September 2

By The Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Military Tickets are available at the Ticket Office, or can be purchased at each gate when arriving at the Fair. Price is $4 and is valid for each family member. You will need to show military ID or... Read More.

Rep. Mann Announces Applications Open for 2023 Military Academy Nominations

Wednesday, August 30

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced the opening of military service academy nominations through his Congressional office. Rep. Mann invites students from the Big First District who wish to pursue military service to... Read More.

The First Training Camp: New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell

Monday, August 7

The Setting Was Akin to An Alien Landscape By Bob Moore, Team Historian for the Kansas City Chiefs News If the object of a professional football training camp was to get players in shape, Roswell, New Mexico and its New Mexico Military Institute provided the perfect... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Includes Amendment to Support Surviving Military Spouses

Friday, July 28

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement applauding the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):“Passing NDAA is one of Congress’ most important tasks to make certain our military is equipped... Read More.