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Jay Ostrich’s Biography

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Jay Ostrich answered our Nation’s call to duty after America was attacked by terrorists September 11th, 2001. Joining the Air Force and graduating boot camp as the oldest member of his class, at 32, Ostrich is a Combat Veteran where he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the US Embassy, Baghdad, and throughout East Africa fighting violent extremist organizations.

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Horse Sense On The Fence

Horse Sense On The Fence

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Top to bottom: SPC Timothy J. Heck, a training technician at the small arms simulator at Fort Indiantown Gap,…

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'Conversations Live' on WPSU explores privatizing liquor stores | Penn State University

'Conversations Live' on WPSU explores privatizing liquor stores | Penn State University

An old, but familiar debate is resurfacing among politicians in Harrisburg: should state-run liquor stores be…

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From Gulf to golf, bunker to bunker: PA Air National Guard combat veteran hits the links w

From Gulf to golf, bunker to bunker: PA Air National Guard combat veteran hits the links w

The pressure of driving iron through sand, running from bunker to bunker or getting near troubled woods while…

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Slices of life: Mifflin grad Jay Ostrich wins military journalism awards

Slices of life: Mifflin grad Jay Ostrich wins military journalism awards

Sept 11, 2001, put everything into perspective for Jay Ostrich. Until that time, he was searching for meaning…

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Facing the enemy within

Facing the enemy within

She has a sweet, welcoming smile and calm, easygoing demeanor. But don't be fooled-there's a war raging aroun…

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Berks veterans affairs director: Veterans still fighting deadly enemy

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By Jay Ostrich
| Reading Eagle Verified
Most of America’s Veterans may not be actively engaged in global combat this Veterans Day but make no mistake: Thousands are still fighting a deadly enemy, and the casualties are mounting right here in Berks County. Unlike the combat zone where troops are keenly trained to respond to enemy strikes by immediately seeking cover and returning fire, when they return from battle, many are overwhelmed and frozen by the transition.
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Need to improve drives move of Berks VA office

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By Jay Ostrich
| Reading Eagle Verified
Our veterans who defend our nation and our American way of life frequently hear the phrase, “Freedom isn’t free,” associated with their sacrifices. Indeed, freedom often comes at an unimaginable cost, and it’s at a price paid by our warriors that most Americans can’t even comprehend. Long after combat and service, many of our troops return with a full spectrum of injuries, both physical and mental.
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Elizabeth Steele and Jay Ostrich | Welfare reforms protect poor, taxpayers

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By Elizabeth Steele, Jay Ostrich
| The Tribune Democrat Verified
Regardless of where you stand on taxpayer-funded entitlements, few Americans argue against the maintenance of temporary safety nets or modifications aimed at ending welfare fraud, waste and abuse. In hopes of protecting both interests, the state Department of Public Welfare recently re-implemented an asset test to food stamps.
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