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Don Uchtmann URBANA — Don Uchtmann served in the Coast Guard, started law school wh … By Paul Wood Mattie Gray CHAMPAIGN — Mattie Gray is one of five in her family to serve over the … By Paul Wood Loyd Longenbaugh URBANA — Elite fighter pilot Loyd Longenbaugh was “all muscle and hair … By Paul Wood Mel Schriefer ALVIN — After serving in Korea, Sgt. 1st Class Mel Schriefer faced an … By Paul Wood Milford Ray Allen URBANA — The Timberwolves were night soldiers, some of the toughest in … By Paul Wood Clyde Hudson URBANA — On a patrol ship, Clyde Hudson served in both the Atlantic an … By Paul Wood Bon Bui URBANA — Wounded six times in battle, Major Bon Bui spent 13 years sta … By Paul Wood Ralph Hamilton RANTOUL — When Viet Cong fighters infiltrated Ralph Hamilton’s camp ne … By Paul Wood Dave Walker PHILO — Upon getting off the plane from a recent Honor Flight, Dave Wa … By Paul Wood David E. Grogan URBANA — From blasting Somali pirates with Barry Manilow music 24/7 to … By Paul Wood Jeffrey Beightler SAYBROOK — One of Jeffrey Beightler’s many duties in his many years of … By Paul Wood Robert Espeseth SAVOY — Though he served in the Korean War, Navy Capt. Robert Espeseth … By Paul Wood