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Richard Schlecht DANVILLE — Today is Richard Schlecht’s 100th birthday. You wouldn’t gu … By Paul Wood Matt Kreeb GILMAN — Sgt. Matt Kreeb was eager to serve his country. The Iroquois … By Paul Wood Steve Stanley URBANA — Staff Sgt. Steve Stanley had top-secret clearance, and was as … By Paul Wood Warren McCarty RANTOUL — From an injury when a bazooka backfired, to meeting starving … By Paul Wood Kraig Kennedy CHAMPAIGN — It’s a soldier’s time to get to know his son. Kraig Kenned … By Paul Wood Brad Gould URBANA — When U.S. troops began massing for action in the Persian Gulf … By Paul Wood Dann Hufford RANTOUL — Staff Sgt. Dann Hufford earned the Bronze Star facing down a … By Paul Wood Hubert Neal MILFORD — Staff Sgt. Hubert Neal served and was injured in North Afric … By Paul Wood Ben Wilder URBANA — Wounded and partially deafened in a tank explosion, Ben Wilde … By Paul Wood Gary Volkening MAHOMET — In Vietnam, a sniper bullet passed through Gary Volkening’s … By Paul Wood Loyd Longenbaugh URBANA — Elite fighter pilot Loyd Longenbaugh was “all muscle and hair … By Paul Wood Walter E. Schroeder FISHER — Right off the ship, joining invading Allied Forces, Walter E. … By Paul Wood