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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2008 No. 08-034 MILITARY ID CARDS AVAILABLE AT KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES THROUGH
APRIL 17 Military members from all branches of service, their dependents and military
retirees in southeast Kansas who are in need of Identification Common
Access Cards will be afforded an opportunity to obtain one without the
need to travel to Topeka, Leavenworth or Wichita. CAC cards are the official identification cards issued by the U.S. Department
of Defense to active duty military personnel, reserve personnel, civilian
employees and eligible contractor personnel, eligible military dependents
and retirees. CAC cards are required for access to Department of Defense
computers and networks, entrance to certain military facilities and for
identification purposes to receive military benefits. The 891st Engineer Battalion, Kansas National Guard, headquartered in
Iola, is currently in possession of a machine to produce the ID cards
and will be taking it “on the road” April 6 though 17, visiting
armories in four communities. The CAC machine will be at the armory in
Iola, 1021 N. State St., April 6 to 8, then move to the Coffeyville armory,
2669 Perl Schmidt Dr. (at the Industrial Park), April 8-12. From Coffeyville
it will go to the Pittsburg armory, 1506 N. Walnut, April 14 and 15 and
then to the Winfield armory, 407 Harter St., April 16 and 17. Hours of
availability are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at each armory. To set up an appointment, call Sgt. Don Thompson (Iola) (620) 365-4030;
Staff Sgt. Frankie Hull (Coffeyville) (620) 251-6641; Sgt. Bruce Curry
(Pittsburg) (620) 231-1320; or Staff Sgt. Gary Harp (Winfield) (620) 221-0345.
For other information, call Staff Sgt. Jason Lane (620) 365-40334 or Sgt.
Donald Thompson (620) 365-4035. -30- |
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