‘Fly from the nest’ – Air Force service provides Missouri veteran opportunity to travel the globe
By Jeremy P. Ämick who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The military has offered many an opportunity to find their…
Resurrecting a Sherman – World War II era tank restored through time and talents of local volunteers
By Jeremy P. Amick who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. For nearly five decades, an M4A3E8 Sherman tank sat abandoned…
‘All because of Jack’ – Brother’s sacrifice gives veteran the opportunity for an Air Force career
By Jeremy P. Ämick Bill Wheeler reflects on his lengthy military career with a sense of pride, recalling the many changes he witnessed during his…
‘They are the reason’ Tipton, Mo., monument dedicated to honoring past, present and future veterans
By Jeremy P. Amick According to the website of the Tipton (Mo.) Chamber of Commerce, the community of Tipton retains a rich military legacy. During…
‘Safeguard these blessings’ – Local farmer served with Missouri regiment in Spanish-American War
By Jeremy P. Amick The Spanish-American War is little more than a footnote in the annals of the nation’s military history, eclipsed by its position…
A motive of preservation – Air Force pilot from Missouri killed in action during Vietnam War
As a young man growing up in Tipton, Mo., James Franklin Lang had a fascination with the skies — an interest that later led to his…
Language lessons – Missouri WWII veteran served as translator with U.S. Army in Germany
Elwyn Scheperle has many heartfelt memories of growing up in the Millbrook community south of Lohman, Mo., many of which involved listening to members of his…
‘Sworn allegiance to duty’ – Jefferson City, Mo., Marine first Cole County resident killed in Vietnam War
Growing up on the east side of the town, Jefferson City, Mo., resident Mark Schreiber recalls the days when he and Dale Clark, a close…
For those who have served – 3 Doors Down recognized for dedicating talents to honoring veterans, military
Fresh out of the studio from recording their latest album and first studio release in five years, “Us and the Night,” the American rock band…
A world of experiences – Air Force service provides local veteran opportunity to travel the globe
By Jeremy P. Amick In 2009, Martin Reid began working for Lincoln University and now serves as the school’s Auxiliary Services Coordinator. These last several…
Filling a historical gap – Veteran chronicles the service of AC-119 “Shadow” gunships in Vietnam
In the years following his service in the Vietnam War, local veteran Larry Fletcher fervently searched for books about the Air Force’s special operations squadrons…
Nukes underground – Veteran discusses Cold War service in Minuteman II missile program
By Jeremy P. Amick In the book “The Missile Next Door: The Minuteman in the American Heartland,” author Gretchen Heefner wrote, “Between 1961 and 1967…