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Former U.S. Army Sgt. Scott McAdams and Wyomingite is running supply missions to orphanages in war-torn Ukraine.

Honor has unfortunately seemed to become a rare commodity. That is fortunately not the case for a soldier who was captured on video as he stopped his vehicle to get out and salute the procession for a fallen police officer.

I got up early this morning, and decided to search the internet for Veteran Day tributes. I brought up a page that was on msn.com, where they had 18 inspirational pictures of men and women who have served our country. Much to my shock, the very first picture that popped up was this one of my nephew Jesse and his wonderful wife Kelly, but the tribute wasn't so much about him, as it was her!

University of Wyoming Junior Quarterback Brett Smith set two school records in last Saturday's 56-23 Cowboy win at Air Force. For his efforts, Smith has been named the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week. He earns the accolade for the sixth time in his career at UW.

For the second time in two weeks the Wyoming Cowboys have had a defensive player named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week. It was announced by the league office Monday that Sophomore Defensive End Eddie Yarbrough has earned the distinction.

In 2008, Captain Bruce Hays of the Wyoming Army National Guard, was deployed to Afghanistan.  Before he left on his mission, he bought a 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck as a future anniversary gift for his wife. Keeping it a secret, Capt. Hays planned to have the truck fully restored and ready to give to his wife upon his return home.  Capt. Hays found someone willing to do the restoration and