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Col Richard Giordano: Age 92 Col Richard Giordano served 32 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) included (1.) Director of Logistics, (2.) Wing Commander, (3.) Aerospace Maintenance Director and (4.) Director of Operations. He received the following medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons; Legion of Merit with two Devices, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with three Devices, Air Force Commendation Medal with one Device, Air Force Longevity Service Award...
Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Moreland: Age 83 Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Jerry Wayne Moreland served in the United States Navy for 20 years and nine months. His Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) was communications as a radio man. He received the following medals, awards, decorations, citations and ribbons: Good Conduct Medal (five), Meritorious Unit Commendation and Golden Wreath Award (seven) for excellent performance meeting criteria set by the Commanding Officer Navy...
Col Jerry Lamar Sailors: Age 84 Col Jerry Lamar Sailors served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was Pilot with time in various aircraft, but predominantly in the C-141A and the C-130E. The C-141 was used in various mission profiles during the conflict in Southeast Asia, including aeromedical evacuation missions. The C-130E, an American four engine turboprop military transport aircraft for troops, medevac and cargo, was capable of using unprepared runways for...
On February 10, 2024, the Central AL Veterans Health Care System celebrated the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the medical center at 216 Perry Hill Road in Montgomery. An outdoor flag raising ceremony was held on the campus. Stephen Sheets, the Associate Director of the medical center, served as the emcee of the program. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wille J. Rogers, Sr. Vice Commander of the AL American Legion, and the invocation was given by the VA Chaplain Tony Brown. Amir...
First Sergeant Robert Frederick Goorley: Age 79 Frist Sergeant (1SG) Robert Frederick Goorley served 32.5 years in the U.S. Military including one year of duty in the Navy Reserve, two years of active duty in the Navy and 26.5 years in the Army National Guard Special Forces (18Z) which are elite units that perform dangerous missions around the world. Members of Special Forces are experts in guerilla warfare and training foreign resistance forces. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was...
The Townsend Detachment #920 United States Marine Corps League met at the Perryhill Methodist Church on February 15, 2025 where members installed new officers who will serve a one year term. The new officers are: Commandant and Toys for Tots Coordinator: Nancy Burtron, Robert Fell, Judge Advocate and Junior Past Commandant: Mike Jefferies, Pay Master: Chuck Moore, Adjutant: Pat Jefferies, Sergeant at Arms: Mark Kuehndorf, Chaplain: Charles Harris, Web Sergeant: Eric Neese, News Letter Editor:...
The WWII veteran, Catherine Romay Catherine Davis was honored posthumously by former President Joseph Biden with his issuing a certificate honoring the memory of her service in the Women’s Army Corps (WACS). A biographical article of her was published in the January 2020 issue of the Alabama Gazette....
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Wayne Everett as the March “Veteran of the Month.” Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his complete remarks can be found here. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15wqfJrb8T/ “Challenges are a part of life that show us what we’re really made of. Corporal Wayne Everett of Fultondale reminds us that while we can’t control what challenges life throws our way, we c...
March 5, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) in reintroducing the HBOT Access Act. The bill would allow veterans to receive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for veterans suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The HBOT Access Act would require the VA to provide HBOT as a treatment option to any veteran suffering from TBI or PTSD. The...
March 7, 2025 – WASHINGTON, AL. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) in introducing the Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act. If passed, this legislation would make it easier for veterans with disabilities to be made financially whole in the event they are defrauded of their benefits. The legislation allows the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to reimburse victims of fraud without first meeting unnecessary bureaucratic requirements. Companion...
While deployed in Kosovo in May 2024, U.S. Army Reserve physical therapy assistant Elvia Azuara saw many stray cats running around one of the bases—including a sweet little black and white female kitty, known mostly as Fent. Azuara noticed her one day during lunch and she fed fries to Fent. Soon, this became a regular bonding activity for them. "I guess she knew my routine," Azuara said in an interview with Stacker. "Whenever I was there, she would just pop up out of nowhere and she would w...
Major John A. Brown: Age 69 Major John A. Brown served 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and 13 years teaching AF JROTC. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) included Academic Program Manager, Command and Control Operations, and Missile Operations and ICBM Missile Combat Crew. He received the following medals, commendations, ribbons and awards: Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Overseas Tour, Longevity Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon...
Corporal Dale Richard Barnes: Age 75 Corporal (Cpl) Dale Richard Barnes served two years in the United States Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was rifleman/radio operator. He received the following medals, commendations, ribbons and awards: Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal “V”, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, Rifle Marksman Badge, Vietnam Cam...
Captain James Robert Bossert: Age 81 James Robert Bossert served 27 years in the U.S. Military including six years enlisted in the U.S. Army, nine years enlisted in the U.S Air Force and 12 years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) included: (1) 4945C Communications Computer Systems Officer, (2) 4924 Plans and Programs and (3) 5135B Information Systems Plans and Programs Staff Officer. His military medals, awards, citations and ribbons were: Air Force...
The Sentry Riders Motorcycle Group (SRMG) and Captain William Bibb Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (CWB) joined together to co-sponsor Wreaths Across America by the laying of 232 wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Wetumpka City Cemetery December 16, 2023. Wreaths were donated by members of the sponsoring groups and members of the River Region Community. Paul Wolbeck (SRMG) welcomed everyone and requested a moment of silence to remember the Fallen, the Prisoners o...
The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) established the Purple Heart Trail in 1992 as a symbolic trail that commemorates and honors all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving the U.S. armed forces. In 1922, the Purple Heart Trail was established by the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) to be a symbolic trail that commemorates and honors all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving the U.S. armed forces. Mount Vernon,...
Chief Warrant Officer 3 LaQuiesha Nicole Andrews: Age 43 Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) LaQuiesha Nicole Andrews served 20 years and seven months in the United States Army. She culminated her military career with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 420A Human Resources Technician. She received the following medals, award decorations, and citations: Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award), Joint Service Commendation Medal (2nd award), Army Commendation Medal (5th award), Joint Service Achie...
Commander George Henry Teuton: Age 70 Commander (CDR) George Henry Teuton (Hank) served 31 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. Since 1790, the Coast Guard has safeguarded the American people and promoted national security, border security and economic prosperity in a complex and evolving maritime environment. The Coast Guard saves those in peril and protects the Nation from all maritime threats. The Coast Guard is the principal Federal agency responsible for maritime safety, security and...
It is Christmas time and Martha Simmons is collecting Christmas cards from school children for our veterans in the Montgomery area....
The WWII U.S, Navy veteran, Henry Grady McInnis celebrated his 100th birthday August 3, 2024. He was born August 3, 1924 in Peterman, AL, which is in Monroe County. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 18, and he served during WWII until the War was over. He and his wife who passed away in 2000 had one son. He was employed for 40 years at the Social Security office in Montgomery, AL. For more than 50 years, McGinnis has been a member of the Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Montgomer...
On May 19, 2024, a grave marker was installed for Private First Class (PFC) Edward L. Chappell who was killed in action March 17, 1969 serving in the US Army 191 Light Artillery (BDE) Field Artillery in combat in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, during Vietnam War. PFC Chappell was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. The upright grave marker was installed in a ceremony in the Greater Mallards Chapel AME Church Cemetery in...
Aviation Machinist Mate James L. Tatum: Age 100 Aviation Machinist Mate (AMM) James L. Tatum served three years,11 months and two days in the U.S. Navy during WWII. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was airplane mechanic and aerial gunner. His Naval unit received the Presidential Unit Citation. His entire Naval service was in the Pacific Ocean where he was aboard aircraft carriers in the battles at Tarawa, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Saipan, Guam and Leyte. AMM Tatum was born December 29, 1923...
Sergeant First Class James Edward Pierson: Age 67 Sergeant First Class (SFC) James Edward Pierson served 29 years in the military including 15.5 years in active duty in the U.S. Army and 14 years in the National Guard. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Unit Level Communications Systems Circuit Controller with Radio Repair and Water Treatment Specialist. He received the following decorations, medals, badges and citations: Army Good Conduct Medal, (5th award), NCO/ Professional Develop...
Staff Sergeant Preston Frazier Jr.: Age 67 Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Preston Frazer Jr. served 17 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was fuel specialist in which he sampled the fuel for everything requiring fuel at an Air Force base. He also worked in electrical maintenance of flight simulators and counter measures. He received the following medals, awards, citations and decorations: Air Force Commendation Medal and Good Conduct Medal. SSgt Frazier was born October 8,...
Senior Master Sergeant Douglas M. Terry: Age: 79 Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Douglas M. Terry served 24 years in the United States Air Force. His last assigned Air Force Occupational Specialty Code was 8119 Superintendent of Security Police. His awards, medals and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon...
