Americans who were alive on September 11, 2001, will forever remember that terrible day in U.S. history. For one local U.S. Army veteran, she not only remembers what happened, but the nation’s military response afterward.
This week’s veteran is a retired 30-year helicopter gunner in the U.S. Air Force who is helping give back to other veterans in a unique way. Retired Master Sergeant Robert Dinsmore knows the Price of Freedom. Categories: News Video, Price of Freedom Tags: air force veteran, helicopter gunner, price of freedom, tallassee alabama
This week’s veteran is a World War II U.S. Navy sailor. His ship was attacked in the South Pacific by an enemy torpedo, and he was injured. Eugene Beasley of Millbrook knows the price of freedom. Categories: News Video, Price of Freedom Tags: alabama military, alabama navy, Millbrook, price of freedom, us navy
This week’s veteran is Warren Daniels of the Elmore County community of Titus, who is retired from the U.S. Army. He was drafted in 1962 and worked on the Hawk missile program. Today, he’s thankful that the VA offers him services for the health issues he faces. He knows the price of freedom. Categories: News Video, Price of Freedom Tags:…
Our veteran this week is from Montgomery. He joined the Army right out of high school as a paratrooper. And he says it’s that time in the military that shaped him for a life of service to his country, state, and city. Larry Armstead knows the price of freedom. Categories: Price of Freedom Tags: larry armstead, montgomery veteran, price of…
81-year-old Jerry Wheat of Wetumpka served his county as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He knows the Price of Freedom. He joined the Air Force in 1958, when he was right out of high school. He trained to be an aircraft mechanic. He did three tours overseas, first in Saudi Arabia. Then Vietnam in 1966. “The work…
