Veterans interviewed as part of annual event

VETERANS APPRECIATION
  • The Nov. 8 program begins as usual with the Posting of the Colors by the JROTC and the singing the national anthem. CONTRIBUTED
    The Nov. 8 program begins as usual with the Posting of the Colors by the JROTC and the singing the national anthem. CONTRIBUTED
  • Roger Hawke served in the Navy from 1970-93, including being a cook on submarine duty and retired a chief petty officer.
    Roger Hawke served in the Navy from 1970-93, including being a cook on submarine duty and retired a chief petty officer.
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    Contributed
  • Ret. Senior Master Sgt. Jerry Mansfield served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-82. CONTRIBUTED
    Ret. Senior Master Sgt. Jerry Mansfield served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-82. CONTRIBUTED
  • Veterans interviewed as part of annual event
    Veterans interviewed as part of annual event
  • Russell Curry joined the Navy two weeks after graduating from high school and served from 1963-67, beginning as a gunners mate. Contributed
    Russell Curry joined the Navy two weeks after graduating from high school and served from 1963-67, beginning as a gunners mate. Contributed
    The 25th Veterans Appreciation Day is now history, but it will be remembered as bringing back the interviews with local veterans and showing an inspiring example of the reason Jones County veterans are respected and beloved by the community.Ret. Col. Richard Combs, chairman of the Jones County Veterans Committee, began the Nov. 8 program by welcoming all in attendance.Those remark...

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