Charles Coolidge, Oldest Medal Of Honor Recipient, Passes Away At Age 99
The U.S. has lost its oldest Medal of Honor recipient. Charles Coolidge has passed away at the age of 99. He died April 6, 2021,…
Clayton Schenkelberg, Oldest Survivor of Pearl Harbor, Passes Away At 103
Clayton Schenkelberg, thought to be the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, passed away at the age of 103 on April 14,…
‘Knack For Fixing Things’ — John Amend Learned Aircraft Repair While Serving In The US Marine Corps
John Amend was working as a chef and cook at a pub in Wisconsin following his graduation from high school in 1977. He planned to…
Bigger Than Me – Veteran Served Nearly 25 Years in U.S. Army, Deployed in Several Military Operations
Daniel Levasseur has affectionately earned the title of “Frenchie” from friends and associates in the veteran’s community in recognition of his family’s European heritage. Clever…
Stanley Adams Finds Therapeutic Benefits In Writing About Combat
In May of 1968, when Stanley Adams received his military draft notice, he was not surprised since many of his friends had already been called…
“I Wanted To Be There” – Veteran Shares Story Of Service Aboard Destroyer Tenders In US Navy
A young Buffy Lin Levasseur had finished her high school education in 1986, while employed as a sitter for a military family at Ft. Carson,…
Performed Every Mission – Guardsman Achieved Rank Of Colonel And Commanded Battalion In Iraq
Larry Stegeman believed that after graduating from Helias Catholic High School (Jefferson City, Missouri) in 1979, it was time to go to work, while pursuing…
Seelöwe – Book Review by Mark Barnes
There is a scene at the end of the classic movie Battle of Britain where German troops are seen dumping lifejackets after defeat in the…
‘Your Country Needed You’ — A Story Of Service A Newfoundland Airfield
In 1941, after finishing the ninth grade at St. Peter’s Catholic School in Jefferson City, Herb Meyer suspended his education so he could go to…
God Bless America – Italian (Allied) Vet of WWI Preserved Story of Immigration to St. Louis
Vic Cadice of Jefferson City recalls admonishments from his father that included staying out of trouble as not to defame yourself, your country, your family…
Proud to Do it – Veteran Drafted in Vietnam era Served with Army Hometown News Center
For 40 years, Mike Henry has been a fixture at the American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Having served in several capacities to…
Brilliant Images of the Enormous German Flak Towers
Flak Towers were a major construct by the Germans during WWII. The Third Reich was renowned for its vast bunker construction during its time in…