Army veteran John Behr said evacuating servicemen in Vietnam “wasn’t about coping” with harrowing circumstances.Rather, he and his crew were focused on the mission at hand. “It was more like,… Read more »
Al Jackson Sr., didn’t initially aspire to go into the military. His outlook, he said, changed to a sense of duty during World War II. “I just felt… Read more »
Jim Joyce, curator of the Heritage Park Veterans Museum, was honored as the first recipient of Visit Henry County, GA’s Tourism Partner of the Year award on Friday. … Read more »
Southern Crescent Veterans Services, Inc., a local nonprofit organization that “provides various services for the welfare of all veterans,” is working to assist a veteran named Jimmy Ball, whose… Read more »
Members of the WoodmenLife Chapter 1863 of McDonough recently bought groceries for the Veterans Support Group (VSG) of McDonough. After delivering the groceries they were treated to breakfast by the… Read more »
A local nonprofit organization is continuing its mission to help veterans with numerous services. The Veterans Support Group, at 32 Jonesboro St., in McDonough, provides free assistance to… Read more »
Members of a local civic organization recently took part in a national remembrance of those who dedicated their lives to military service. In November, the Andrew McBride Chapter… Read more »
First Lieutenant Dave Andrews Jr., World War II veteran, posthumously received a Legion of Honor award from the Consul General of France, Vincent Hommeril, on December 18. David… Read more »
Roosevelt Scott, Jr., age 81, is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, having served for 26 years in the U.S. Army. He was raised in Wetumka, Oklahoma, born to Jodie… Read more »