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Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others. He has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for over three decades. A longtime aide to state Senate Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Kevin can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their lovely baby daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.

Want to wish a U.S. solider in Iraq a Happy Thanksgiving?

A few days ago, Janet Evans commendably performed an outstanding public service on her blog by reminding folks that they can send a Thanksgiving message to a solider in Iraq.

The Department of Defense is providing an instant text messaging service that will put Americans in touch with U.S. soldiers who are protecting them abroad this holiday season.
I, too, wanted to inform everyone about this great opportunity. If you want to send a free text message to say thanks, you will immediately get a response from a soldier on their phone.

Here’s more information.

If you decide to participate, please consider coming back and writing about your experience in the comments section on this blog.

I would appreciate that very much.

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