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SGT Theodore Irvin Jackson served four years in the U.S. military including two years on active duty in the Army and two years in the Army AL National Guard during the time of the Korean War. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Radar Operator. SGT Jackson was born June 15, 1930 to his parents, Asa and Velma Jackson, in Walker Country, AL. He was reared in Walker, Jefferson, Montgomery and Crenshaw Counties, AL. He dropped out of high school when he was in the 10th grade and worked on...
Col. Gilbert Brian Eddy, age 55, dedicated 29 years of honorable service to the United States Air Force. His military career was defined by steadfast leadership, global assignments and an unwavering commitment to supporting the well-being of service members because so many of his assignments were joint and their families. Today, he continues that mission through his work at BondFire Ranch, a nonprofit that he founded to serve military, veterans and first responders. Col Eddy was born on June 17,...
Henry Grady McInnis Birthday: August 3, 2025 Age 101 Cecil H. Prescott Birthday: August 8, 2025 Age 100...
The POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Alabama State Capitol South Lawn, 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36130. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to honoring and remembering the sacrifices of American service members who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). This day serves as a reminder of the nation’s commitment to accounting for every s...
Richard Giordano…………….August 2nd Gerald Hopson Thompson….August 2nd Henry Grady McGinnis………August 3rd Fenton Wesley Johnson…….August 4th Cecil H. Prescott Jr.………….August 8th Joan E Ford…………………..August 9th Carolyn McMeans……………August 18th Neal R. Schultz………………August 20th Lisa Renee Davis……………August 21st Andrew Carnegie Nolin……..August 22nd Henry Craig Jenkins…………August 25th Donald Lee Applegarth………August 30th Joseph Edward Boyett………August 31st...
July 11, 2025 – CULLMAN, AL – Candidates, office holders, and public figures joined the community of Cullman to celebrate the birthday of prominent community member Roy Drinkard. Drinkard is the oldest living United States Marine, having just turned 105 years old. {Caroline and I are honored to stand beside Mr. Roy Drinkard’s family and friends today to honor a veteran who bravely served in World War II as a United States Marine,” said Congressman Robert Aderholt. “At 105 years old, Mr. Roy D...
Captain Jerry Lynn Huffstickler served 25+ years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Service Code included: (1) 4024: Aircraft Maintenance Officer for 10 years and four months, (2) 43370: Maintenance Scheduling Technician for 10 years and nine months and (3) 42153: Aerospace Ground Equipment for four years and six months. He received the following medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons: Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force...
Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has honored 317,128 veterans from all across the U.S.A. by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials in Washington, D.C. Its vision is to provide all of America's veterans with receiving the honor, gratitude and community support that they deserve. The Honor Flight Network is a 501 © 3 nonprofit organization with a four out of a four-star rating by Charity Navigator. The first flight of the Wiregrass Honor Flight occurred on June 4,...
Veterans in the tri-county area were honored on July 2, 2025, with a pre-4th of July celebration at Sage Health in Montgomery. Sage Health celebrates veterans not only for the sacrifices that were made during their service but also educates and offers them an alternative to the VA for primary healthcare. The event was attended by over 35 Veterans, veterans’ spouses and market partners who enjoyed barbeque with all the fixings from Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q while being entertained with patriotic, fol...
The Captain William Bibb Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) proudly hosted a Flag Day Tea at the Trinity Episcopal Church at Wetumpka, AL, on June 14th commemorating two powerful milestones in American history, the adoption of the United States flag and the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. Held in a spirit of reverence and patriotism, the event brought together members of DAR, distinguished guests, veterans, and community partners for a program that...
CMSgt Robert E. Dinsmore served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) was Bomb Loader, Aerial Gunner-Helicopter and Special Missions Aviator. He received the following medals, decorations, awards, ribbons and citations: Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Aerial Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak...
James C. Poole Jr……………..July 1st Jerry L. Gantt…………………..July 3rd James E. Salminen……………July 3rd Michael Springer………………July 4th William C. Stewart…………….July 5th Jerry L. Sailors………………...July 8th Bill Allison………………………July 9th Raymond Keel…………………July 9th Donald D. Lehman…………….July 10th John A. Brown…………………July 11th Willam L. Struthers……………July 12th Gilbert R. Monismith.…………July13th David Headley………………...July 17th J.R. Jimenez...
Senior Master Sergeant Jeremiah Daniel Bybee served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Service Code included: (1) Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman and (2) First Sergeant in which he supplied his commander with a mission ready force. He received the following medals, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons: Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air and Space Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air and Space Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster,...
On May 31, 2025, the 100th birthday on June 2, 2025 of the WWII veteran, James O. Dozier, was celebrated at the Crossroads Community Church in Elmore, AL. Dozier served as an artillery cannon crewman in the liberation of Europe from the Nazis....
Petty Officer Third Class Peggy Holley passed away May 26, 2025 at the age of 102. She served as a WAVE during WWII. Her article was published in the February 2023 issue....
WWII Veteran Robert Shafton Kohn will celebrate his 103rd birthday July 28, 2025. He fought in the U.S. Army Infantry in the Battles of the Bulge and the Rhineland. His article was published in the December 2019 issue....
Command Sergeant Major Barbara Anne Meek served 22 years in the U. S. military including active duty in the U.S. Army and duty in the Army Reserve and National Guard. She received the following medals, decorations, citations and ribbons: Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Achievement Medal, Georgia National Guard Distinguished Service Medal and Guard/Reserve Readiness Medal. CSM Meek was born January 23, 1941 in Prattville, AL, to her parents, Raymond and Ella...
Brigadier General Marvin Kent Speigner served 35 years in the U.S. Army including service in the Pacific Theater during WWII. His article was published in the April 2020 issue of the AL Gazette. He will celebrate his 102nd birthday June 10, 2025. Sergeant First Class James Owen Dozier served four years in the U.S. Army and four years in the U.S. Army Reserve including combat during the liberation of Europe during WWII. His article was published in the July 2022 issue of the AL Gazette. He will...
A visual art exhibition celebrating National Armed Forces Day was held at Montgomery’s Court Square Performance Park on Saturday, May 17th. Anthony Thomas, an artist who is the founder and operator of Urban Dream Fine Arts Center at 3680 S. Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36105, set up the exhibition. Art was exhibited by the artists, Anthony Thomas, Aneshia Turner, Michael Reilly and Shawanda C. STAR Peaces. Thomas states, ”The military community is a major component to Montgomery’s social struc...
Inter-Faith Memorial Day Service was held May 23, 2025 at the site of the Central AL Veterans Health Care ServIce (CAVHCS) in Montgomery. Fourteen veterans from the central AL area were memorialized. The following veterans' names were called, and a member of each veterans' family was presented with a certificate by Mr. Amir Farooqi, FACHE, CAVHCS Director: 1. Ronald Archie, Sr. 2. Jesse Barnes 3. Hanry Brooks, Jr. 4. Eric Patrick Bell 5. Edna R. Cureton 6. Romay Catherine Davis 7. Carl Williams...
Col Olen “Francis” Scott Key served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) was Pilot, and he retired as a Command Pilot with over 4,000 hours in the T-37, T-38, C-141, KC-135 and T-1. His service medals and citations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal and numerous campaign medals. Col Key was born May 29, 1954 to Bill and Billie Key, in Memphis, TN,...
The United States flag is one of the most significant symbols of Memorial Day representing freedom, sacrifice and remembrance. Twenty-two members of the Townsend Detachment #920 Marine Corps League, family members and friends placed over 400 flags on the graves of Marine Corps veterans at the Heritage, Greenwood, Eastwood Memorial. Montgomery Memorial and Gilmer Cemeteries in Montgomery on May 24, 2025 honoring deceased Marines. In addition, on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, flags were also placed...
Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT) Lanny Donald McAndrew served 27.5 years in the U.S. Air Force. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) included Personnel Technician, Personnel Superintendent. First Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Advisor. He received the following decorations, medals, badges, and campaign ribbons: Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force...
James Dozier……………….June 2nd Julie M. Harris………………June 3rd Jeffrey Mathews……...........June 3rd Pete “Jiggs” Bowdoin..........June 7th Travis Parker……………….June 8th Maxine Mullins……………..June 10th Doris Cobb Norris………….June 10th Marvin Kent Speigner……..June 10th Lamont D. Pack……………June 16th Seth Edward Maggard……June18th Stefan Eisen……………….June 19th Ronald Urquhart…………..June 23rd Willam E. DePoorter……...June 24th John M. Vickery…………...June 24th James L. Berdeaux……….June...
Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Michael Martin Vicente served 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Helicopter Crew Chief. He received the following medals, decorations, ribbons and citations: Air Medal-Strike/Flight (7), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Presidential Unit Citation-Navy, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal,...
