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Alexander Shay CHAMPAIGN — Born near the end of World War I, Alexander Shay risked de … By Paul Wood Robert Weaver Between bouts learning at and then teaching at Chanute Field in Rantou … By Paul Wood Steve Bein FISHER — As a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard and Army Reserv … By Paul Wood Chuck Zelinsky CHAMPAIGN — Chuck Zelinsky served on the Air Force base where Presiden … By Paul Wood Caleb Carlson CHAMPAIGN — Caleb Carlson is new to the University of Illinois, but he … By Paul Wood Dick Wise CHAMPAIGN — Bullets, not weather. That’s what brought down Dick Wise’s … By Paul Wood Gary Massey URBANA — Working in a small hospital in Pakistan, Gary Massey encounte … By Paul Wood Patrick J. Twigg CHAMPAIGN — Retired Staff Sgt. Patrick J. Twigg served overseas in Ope … By Paul Wood Mel Schriefer ALVIN — After serving in Korea, Sgt. 1st Class Mel Schriefer faced an … By Paul Wood Al Partin CHAMPAIGN — Al Partin served as a gunner on convoys in the Navy during … By Paul Wood Don Saupe URBANA — Apparently, silence is golden in the Army. Don Saupe was on a … By Paul Wood Anthony Corapi CHAMPAIGN — Flying around the world as a Navy navigator, Capt. Anthony … By Paul Wood