‘Quite a few miles’ Navy veteran served in Europe and the Pacific during World War II
Many stories of a World War II veteran’s service involve receipt of the notorious draft letter, travel to a basic training site, and then an…
‘Shoot and scoot’ Local veteran shares story of tank rescue during World War II
By Jeremy P. Ämick America seems to have an insatiable appetite for war movies as evidenced by the recent release of military films such as…
‘A missile crisis’ Veteran discusses Cold War experience at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
By Jeremy P. Amick The 1960s was a decade seasoned with many unique cultural events including the civil rights movement and the deployment of thousands…
‘Mutual helpfulness’ Co-founder of American Legion post leaves legacy of public service
By Jeremy P. Amick When war-hardened veterans returned to their communities following World War I, many struggled to leave behind memories of the adversities they…
‘Continuing a legacy’ Veteran receives real-world education while continuing military tradition
By Jeremy P. Amick In recent years, Army veteran Shawn Burch has developed an interest in genealogy and the migration of past generations of his…
‘To posterity’ Legacy of “Great War” veteran lives through American Legion Post 5
By Jeremy P. Amick Established in 1919, the American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City, Mo., was founded through sacrifice of combat veterans seeking to…
‘I knew I was going’ Vietnam service earns local veteran Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts
By Jeremy P. Ämick When graduating from Russellville (Mo.) High School in 1965, Dennis Smith did not question whether he would someday receive a draft…
‘Coming home’ U.S. Army retiree returns to Missouri to prepare for second career
By Jeremy P. Amick When graduating from from second careersecond caree(Mo.) High School in 1984, Susan (Ott) Hogue realized she was lacking a sense of…
‘Mystery born in Alabama’ Piecing together history of a WWII prisoner turned NASA employee
By Jeremy P. Amick Throughout the last several years, the Silver Star Families of America (SSFOA) has strived to honor veterans by sharing the many…
A mother’s hope ‘Russellville soldier missing in action since World War II’
By Jeremy P. Amick As a boy growing up in rural Mid-Missouri in late 1920s, one might imagine the thoughts of a young Walter Lehman…
A mother’s hope – Russellville soldier missing in action since World War II – By Jeremy P. Amick
As a boy growing up in rural Mid-Missouri in late 1920s, one might imagine the thoughts of a young Walter Lehman filled with the aspirations…
‘It was a great life’ Local veteran shares story of 28-year career in U.S. Coast Guard – By Jeremy P. Amick
These days, it is more the exception than the rule that a person can spend nearly three decades working in the same career field;…