Aug. 15, 2016

Soldier Missing From Korean War Accounted For (Adkins)

Army Pvt. Virgil B. Adkins, missing from the Korean War, has now been accounted for.On July 17, 1953, Adkins was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, on

Aug. 10, 2016

Marine Killed in World War II Accounted For (Moore)

Marine Sgt. Fae V. Moore, killed in World War II, has now been accounted for. In November 1943, Moore was assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, which landed a

Aug. 10, 2016

Marine Killed in World War II Accounted For (Mattern)

Marine Pfc. Wilbur C. Mattern, killed in World War II, has now been accounted for. In November 1943, Mattern was assigned to Company M, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, which

Aug. 9, 2016

A feeling of fellowship

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — “No one does more for veterans.” This mantra was repeated hundreds of times while I shook the many hands of the veterans who spoke it. Steve Ryeland, a 45-year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Aug. 8, 2016

Marine Killed in World War II Accounted For (Kines)

Marine Pvt. Emmett L. Kines, killed in World War II, has now been accounted for. In November 1943, Kines was assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, which