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ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A Rockford logistics and supply-chain management firm has won more than $1 billion in work for the U.S. military to take place over the next five years. The Rockford Register-Star reports SupplyCore's success could help its president pursue other business endeavors that would benefit Rockford...

Anyone who’s listened to “Riley & Scot” knows the respect we have for our veterans and for our current service members. We try never to miss an opportunity to pay them the honor they deserve. Today we shine a spotlight on Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Erin Holden of Rockford. He...

(Warning: Some language is NSFW)   On The Riley & Scot Show, we're big supporters of our military and military veterans. We appreciate their (and their family's) sacrifice, dedication, and service. And, like most people, we really don't appreciate people who claim to be what they are not. This...

Anyone who’s listened to “Riley & Scot” knows the respect we have for our veterans and for our current service members. We try never to miss an opportunity to pay them the honor they deserve. Today we shine a spotlight on Culinary Specialist 1st Class Marco A. Co...

Anyone who’s listened to “Riley & Scot” knows the respect we have for our veterans and for our current service members. We try never to miss an opportunity to pay them the honor they deserve. Today we shine a spotlight on Rockford native Chief Jeremy Crandall, who’s serving serving aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. Cr...

What a great story to share on Troopathon Day -- this summer, several local museums are offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families as part of the Blue Star Museums program. As explained at the National Endowment for the Arts site: Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and

I know we've seen a bunch of "service member surprises family member" videos lately. I also know that I never get tired of seeing them. With graduation season upon us, I stumbled upon this one today, and I thought it was well worth sharing...

Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning.

It seems as if there's always someone out there looking to take your money. And not even the solemn occasion of Memorial Day will slow them down. In fact, the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning that the holiday is a perfect opportunity for scammers to take advantage of both active duty service members and elderly veterans...