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Melissa Watson - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Melissa Watson

Posted on Monday, September 3, 2018 6:00 pmAugust 29, 2018 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Alisa Mulberry Adams 214 views

Melissa Watson was one of the first women to be on an active non-compliant boarding team while serving in …

Sam March - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Sam Marchiafava

Posted on Saturday, August 25, 2018 6:00 pmAugust 24, 2018 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Nick Pearlman 107 views

Sam Marchiafava was drafted in 1968 and completed basic training at Fort Polk. He served with the 25th …

Charlie Olsen - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Charlie Olsen

Posted on Monday, August 20, 2018 6:00 pmAugust 20, 2018 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Nick Pearlman 158 views

At Omaha Beach an explosion knocked Charlie Olsen unconscious, leading to hearing damage, loss of smell, and …

Leah Bond - Veteran of the Day

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Leah Bond

Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2018 6:00 pmAugust 20, 2018 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Savannah Labbe 130 views

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Leah Bond. Leah served from 2000-2004. Leah enlisted in the Navy …