Planning begins for 2026 Veterans Appreciation Day

HONORING LOCAL HEROES
  • This year, Roger Hawke is creating plaques carved from wood for Jones County’s veterans. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
    This year, Roger Hawke is creating plaques carved from wood for Jones County’s veterans. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff

    Members of the Jones County Veterans Committee had their first meeting of 2026 in preparation for Veterans Appreciation Day, the annual celebration to honor all the brave men and women who served in the military.

    The June 18 meeting was called to order by Committee Chairman Ret.

    Col. Richard Combs. After leading the opening prayer, Combs announced the date of the 2026 Veterans Appreciation Day is No…