Veteran | War History

‘All part of my duty’ –  California, Mo., veteran served aboard USS Lexington during WWII

By Jeremy P. Amick During the Second World War, their emerged many interesting stories from the annals of naval history, which demonstrate the remarkable performance…

Memories recovered – Memories of WWI veteran unearthed at Jefferson City antique store

By Jeremy P. Ämick Military history can be uncovered in the most unexpected locations, as demonstrated by a recent visit to a Jefferson City antique…

‘A job to do’ – Army veteran discusses WWII service in North Africa and Italy

By Jeremy P. Amick When Forest Clark began working at the former Tweedie Footwear Corporation in Jefferson City, Mo., in December 1941, the United States’…

96 year old veteran gets the chance to fly

A 96 year old war World War Two veteran from Birmingham in the north of England is being allowed to pilot a plane as part…

World War Two veteran fights back against thugs

A World War Two veteran has saved his own life when he had to fight off two burglars who tried to rob his house. Kenneth…

A Second World War veteran is reburied after a conflict with the cemetery

Second World War veteran

[Via] After a family accused the Ever Green Cemetery in Louisville of a negligent mistake, a Second World War veteran and his adult son had…

‘We owe the country’ Father’s influence inspires veteran to give back through military service

military service

By Jeremy P. Ämick As a first-generation citizen of the United States, Jefferson City, Mo., resident Anastasios “Alex” Alexiou possesses a sincere appreciation not only…

‘A missile crisis’ Veteran discusses Cold War experience at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Cold War

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…

‘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;…

‘A single purpose’ Veteran applies Air Force lessons in educational setting

Air Force

By Jeremy P. Amick Striving toward a single purpose is an important component of the educational experience, according to Jerry Hobbs, superintendent of the Russellville…

‘A chilling experience’ Veteran describes service as Marine during the Korean War

Korean War

By Jeremy P. Ämick The focus on individual education may have increased in recent decades, but many local residents grew up in a time when…

‘Willing to fight for it’ Veteran discusses artillery service as Marine during the Vietnam War

Vietnam War

  By Jeremy P. Ämick Donley “Dan” Amick recognizes that although the Vietnam War is often viewed as an unpopular conflict, his personal decision to…