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Military Support Group Offers Aid to Skokie Vets

Nonprofit seeks to help Skokie veterans who served in Armed Forces.

The Blue Star Family Platoon wants to help Skokie veterans within the military community.

According to the Blue Star, if you are the spouse, parent, family member or friend of an active duty member of the Armed Forces and are worried about the special pressures and worries placed on soldiers (or Marines, sailors, airmen) then be sure to check out the Skokie Action Team of the Illinois Military Families Initiative.

The nonprofit group originated to provide support to those that have served. For more information, call 847-971-1551.

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