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SGT Joseph Collins, a WWII veteran, who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps and worked on the maintenance of B-17 Flying Fortresses in England passed away November 6, 2024 at the age of 104. His article was published in the January 2020 issue of the Alabama Gazette. https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/2020/01/01/news/honoring-our-heros/1818.html Sgt. Joseph Collins was born January 11, 1920, in the Welona community of Coosa County, AL, and except for the four years that he served with the...
The City of Montgomery, AL, celebrated Veterans Day in grand style beginning with a special patriotic parade from the AL Capitol continuing down Dexter Avenue past the fountain to Court Street. Special Veterans Day activities were held at the Riverwalk Stadium. Thousands of veterans and others attended as the events unfolded with the arrival of a military helicopter that landed on the baseball field. COL John A. Eidsmoe, a U.S. Air Force veteran, served as emcee of the ceremonies. An Honor...
On September 29, 2024, a capacity crowd in the Davis Theater in Montgomery attended the showing of Beyond a War, a documentary film about the personal stories of Dr. Jack Hawkins, Chancellor of Troy University, and Dr. Le Cong Co, President of Duy Tan University in Vietnam. More than 50 years ago, Dr. Hawkins and Dr. Le Conog Co were on opposite sides of the Vietnam War. Dr. Hawkins served as a platoon leader in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Dr. Le Cong Co fought against American forces as a...
Korean War Veteran: Sergeant John Robert Miller: Age 91 Sergeant John Robert Miller served three years in the U.S. Army including combat in the Korean War. His Military Occupational Specialty was Supply Sergeant. He received the following medals, awards, citations and badges: Korean Service Medal with three Battle Stars, U.N. Badge and Army Infantry Badge. He was recommended for the Bronze Star for Valor. Sergeant Miller was born December 18, 1932 to his parents, at Waynesboro, PA, where he...
Sergeant Major J. R. Jimenez: Age 63 Sergeant Major (Sgt Maj) J. R. Jimenez served 22 years in the U. S. Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Field Artillery. Marines in this field have different areas of responsibility and expertise. Field Artillery includes the following duties: firing battery, weapons systems, field artillery operations which involves moving, operating, and maintaining equipment that requires targets and observation and liaison which includes checking...
LtCol Donald Dean Lehman: Age 77 LtCol Donald Lehman served 23 years in the U.S. Marine Corps with three years on active duty and 20 years on duty. His military occupational specialties (MOS) were: 1302, Combat Engineer Officer, 0802, Artillery Officer and 0202, Intelligence. He received the following medals, decorations, awards, and citations: Navy Achievement medal with combat “V”, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Selected Marine Corps Res...
The Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) Ceremony was held September 21, 2024 on the south lawn of the AL State Capitol. Linda Ruloff served as Master of Ceremonies. Veteran motorcyclists escorted the POW/MIA flag from the Central AL Veterans Health Care Center. The 151st AL National Guard Band played patriotic music including the National Anthem. Lela Brown, a vocalist sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic and God Bless America. Mrs. Sandra Lucas, Assistant Commissioner of Outreach...
LTC Eddie Compton: A Life of Service, From Battlefield to City Hall Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Eddie Digby Compton III, a man whose life has been defined by service, has dedicated an impressive 37 years to the U.S. military. His journey began with 10 years in the Alabama National Guard where he served as an enlisted soldier and NCO starting as a Medical Specialist and later transitioning to a Medical Laboratory Specialist. Driven by his desire to further serve his country, he attended Officer...
A representative from the U.S. Department of Defense presented a Certificate of Appreciation to AL recipient, Sandra Lee Meadows Robertson of Montgomery, AL, on June 28, 2024 at the NASDAR 133rd Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. Meadows is an outstanding AL DAR member. She is a Vietnam era Gold Star wife and is a member of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. Her husband, Major Pierce I. Robertson, was serving in the US Army as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander, 227"' Assault Helicopter...
Master Sergeant James L. Berdeaux: Age 74 Master Sergeant (MSgt) James L. Berdeaux served 24 years in the U.S, Air Force. His Air Force Service Code (AFSC) included Security Police and Aircraft Control and Early Warning Radar. His me dals, badges citations and campaign ribbons included: Air Force Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Reserve Forces Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars, Vietnam Service...
On Sunday, August 20, 2024 veteran Alabama Gazette writer Martha Poole Simmons was formally inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Simmons was nominated by Carver D.K. Papke. Simmons lives in Montgomery. From the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony program, "Martha Poole Simmons serves Armed Forces veterans through the American Red Cross and by writing articles for the Alabama Gazette. Simmons has presented at meetings for the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter...
The U.S. premier of “Beyond a War” will be presented Sunday, September 29, at 3:00 p.m. at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL. Troy University will present the U.S. premier of this powerful documentary short film. The event will also include a special recognition for all veterans. Guest speakers will be: • Kent Davis, Commissioner Alabama Veterans Affairs • Jack McManus, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America • Capt. Gary Michael Rose (USA – Re...
Sergeant Robert Clifton Fell: Age 48 Sergeant (Sgt) Robert Clifton Fell served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Helicopter Power Plant Mechanic. He received the following medals, awards, decorations and citations: Rifle Expert, Good Conduct Medal, NATO Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one star and Letter of Commendation and Meritorious Mast which is given for personalperformance...
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...
The Krulak Marine Alliance of Alabama (KMAA) is a Marine led statewide 501(c)(3) organization. KMAA is non-political and non-secular in nature. KMAA is a leader in providing physical, emotional, and financial aid to Alabama's active, reserve and Veteran Marines. They support non-profit organizations serving Marines and non-Marine military veterans. KMAA also provides quality-of-life community service as resources permit. The KMAA members are united in true solidarity of purpose and resolve to...
Captain Lamont Dewitt Pack: Age 76 From the Brooklyn ghetto of Bedford-Stuyvesant with humble beginnings, Captain Lamont Pack at a joint Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine military recruiting office in Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, he convinced Air Force Staff Sergeant Pulaski to accept his application. He took the Air Force test, qualified for every Air Force job, took, passed, and was selected during the clarinet audition for the 21st Air Force Band at McQuire AFB, NJ. The band master...
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jeffery Mathews: Age 66 Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) Jeffery Mathews served 29 years in the U.S Army. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was Supply (76C) involving requests, receipts, storage, etc. of supplies and (920A) as a Chief Warrant Officer. CW3 Mathews’ work also included working as a property account technician with inventory control, purchasing procedures and stock control. He received the following decorations, medals, citations and campaign ribbons: Gl...
Technical Sergeant Jason R. Hughes: Age 52 Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Jason R. Hughes served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force including nine years in the AL Air National Guard and three years in the Air Force Reserve. His Air Force Specialty Code was 2E2X5, Electronics Computers and Switching Systems. He received the following medals, awards, citations and awards: Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with...
Specialist Travis Parker: Age 72 Specialist (SPC) Travis Parker served two years and six months in the U.S. Army. His Military Occupational Specialist included MedicalCorpsman, Medical Specialist and Bandsman. He received the following medals, decorations, commendations and ribbons: National Defense Medal. Since his tenure in the military, he has exhibited excellent, dedicated and consummate service to veterans. SPC Parker was born June 8, 1952 in Montgomery, AL, to his parents, Ted and Martha...
Veteran Sonarman Harry Ural Jackson WWII D-Day Veteran Sonarman Harry Ural Jackson was honored June 6, 2024, the 80th anniversary of D-Day, at a commemoration event at the Crossings, a full-service senior living community in Montgomery, AL. Jackson, a 98 year-old Navy veteran, served three weeks as a sonarman on a subchaser at Normandy. Two other WWII veterans who served in the Pacific Theater, Dr. Cecil Prescott and Eugene Crooks, were also honored. Lee Jackson, the son of Harry Jackson led...
The Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System and Women’s Health will be hosting a 100 Woman Walk and Roll Women's Veteran’s Day celebration on June 12th, 2024 starting at 10:00 a.m. CST. Female Veterans will participate in a ½-mile or 1-mile walk around the Tuskegee campus. Once they cross the finish line, they will receive flowers for their time, dedication and the sacrifices that they made while serving our country. For registration, visit the web site at: https://tinyurl.com/woman For answ...
Major Lee Jamerson Stuckey: Age: 44 Major Lee Jamerson Stuckey served 22 years with 6+ years as an Enlisted Infantryman and 16+ years as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) as an Enlisted Marine was a Machine Gunner, and once commissioned he served as a Logistics Officer with various leadership billets throughout his career. He received the following medals, decorations, citations and ribbons: Purple Heart (for wounds received in Iraq in...
Major Lee Jamerson Stuckey: Age: 44 Major Lee Jamerson Stuckey served 22 years with 6+ years as an Enlisted Infantryman and 16+ years as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps. His Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) as an Enlisted Marine was a Machine Gunner, and once commissioned he served as a Logistics Officer with various leadership billets throughout his career. He received the following medals, decorations, citations and ribbons: Purple Heart (for wounds received in Iraq in...
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...
Chief Master Sergeant Dr. Beverly Hill: Age 64 Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Dr. Beverly Hill served 26 years in the U. S. Air Force. Her Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) included: (1) Administrative Specialist for 21 years, (2) special duty as a Professional Military Education Instructor and Manager for four years, (3) returning to her AFSC as Air Combat Command Information Management Inspector General Chief Enlisted Manager and finally as (4) Defense Attaché's Office Operations Coordinator in...
