Military Life Bulletins

KMOS-TV, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, presents an introduction to the Missouri National Guard, engaged in its dual mission of service to the state and the country. The program will air on three dates at 8:30...... Full story

A special pre-Memorial Day program, sponsored by Lifelong Learning at the University of Central Missouri, will honor World War II veterans. Former U.S. State Rep. Ike Skelton will speak at 2:30 p.m. May 17 at Northside Christian Church, 500 N....... Full story

Leaders of the newly-formed Missouri Gateway Chapter of the 101st Airborne Division Association are “barnstorming” Missouri cities and towns, spreading the word in search of Screaming Eagle veterans. The purpose? To develop an ongoing,...... Full story

AJ Samer was surprised, but happy when members of the American Legion Post 266 came to Katy Manor in Pilot Grove to present him with a certificate for 50 years of service.... Full story

On Wednesday, nearly 300 reservists from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base and a geographically separated unit at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana returned from a 90-day deployment to Afghanistan. The reservists, all part of...... Full story

American Legion Post 558 in Malta Bend donated $1,000 to Show Me Honor Flight on March 18. ... Full story

Voyageuer Gerri Arnold, a naval nurse in World War II, presented a check for $1,000 to help with scholarships for nursing students. These scholarships are given annually by 40 & 8, Voiture 333, to students who meet eligibility requirements.... Full story

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591 will host a Vietnam veterans recognition day from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the post at 121 S. Ohio Ave. House Bill 1100 is pending in the Missouri Legislature to make March 30 Vietnam Veterans Day. Glen Glidewell, a...... Full story

Since Sept. 11, 2001, the lives of 137 Missourians have been lost due to injuries suffered in the War on Terror. Third National Bank is hosting a traveling exhibit, “Remembering Our Fallen,” that puts a face to every Missourian who has...... Full story

Show Me Honor Flight aims to make dreams come true for local veterans. On May 14, the program will take off on its ninth flight to Washington, D.C., to see the war memorials. Thirty-eight veterans who served in World War II and Korea will be...... Full story

The 131st annual Mutual Insurance Association of Iowa (MIAI) Convention was opened in Des Moines,  Iowa, on Nov. 14 by a special honor guard. The MIAI is an association of more than 100 independent Mutual Insurance companies that gather...... Full story

Recently representatives from four veteran groups in Sedalia presented appreciation certificates to the manager of Golden Corral and Applebee’s for serving free meals to veterans and service men on Veterans Day.... Full story

On Jan. 20, more than 40 cadets from Echo Company of the Smith-Cotton JROTC visited the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. Cadets took a tour of the building while stopping periodically to speak with men and women that have served their country...... Full story

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591 Ladies Auxiliary will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17.A cake walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the VFW hall at 121 S. Ohio Ave. A minimum of 10 people must participate in the walk. The St....... Full story

Joe Cochran, Jim Petterson, Charles Brandkamp, Tony Richmond and Paul Bennett, members of American Legion Post 642, recently attended the American Legion state spring conference in Jefferson City. Post 642 Color Guard, which is the state color...... Full story