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French government recognizes veteran for valorous service during World War II
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The morning of Feb. 12, 1944, would find 19-year-old Cpl. Gilbert Pritzel engaged in combat with German forces on the Italian front. During this engagement, one of the 81-mm mortars assigned to his c... Full story

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World War II, Frank Sellers
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The city of Colorado Springs was eager to have an ... Full story
Marines reunite after at 63-year hiatus
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It’s been 63 years since they have seen each... Full story
Earl Manuel
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Cadet Earl E. Manuel, of Sedalia, completed cadet ... Full story

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Paul Lucito
Paul Lucito
Master Sgt. Paul Michael Lucito, of Sedalia, received a medal, medallion and certificate of recognition from the state of Missouri for his service during the Vietnam War.He served in the Marine Corps from 1971 to 1976. He was in an overseas unit, the... Full story
Jacob Wilhoit
Navy Seaman Jacob Wilhoit, a 2005 graduate of Cole Camp High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.... Full story
Bob Wonnell, center, was elected state commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Wonnell named state commander of VFW
Bob Wonnell, of Clinton, was elected as the Department of Missouri commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the state convention on June 19 in Columbia.Wonnell served in the Marine Corps from 1966-1970. He was a repair shop machinist with the 1st... Full story
Maeghan Johnson
Johnson receives military scholarship
Maeghan Johnson, of Sedalia, received a $1,500 college scholarship from the Scholarships for Military Children Program. She received the award at Whiteman Air Force Base. She is the daughter of Kathryn and William Johnson and plans to attend State Fa... Full story
USS Missouri reunion set for Sept. 15
The USS Missouri BB-63 Association will host its 37th annual reunion Sept. 15 to 20 at the Hilton-Lisle/ Naperville in Lisle, Ill. All veterans, interested parties and their families are invited to attend.This non-profit organization is comprised of ... Full story
Air Force members may be eligible for retroactive special pay
Thousands of current and former Air Force members remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by Stop Loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center. Air Force people e... Full story
Elwood Payne, of Smithton, was on crutches for two years, after he was shot in the ankle in World War II.
World War II, Elwood Payne
Elwood Payne, of Smithton, was 20 and helping his family on the farm. He never thought he would be the only one of five brothers to be drafted during World War II. He was told to go to the induction center in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. The problem was hi... Full story
William Golden
World War II and after, William O. Golden
William O. Golden, of Sedalia, is happy to be celebrating his 82nd birthday today. In his lifetime, he has experienced a few close calls. He was born July 28, 1928, in Davenport, Iowa, and was the youngest of six children. Three of his brothers decid... Full story
Pictured, in front row, from left are George Fairfax,   commander; George Hill, District 7 commander; Robert Wenig, chaplain; Bill Hanna, sergeant-at-arms. Back row, Cam Jennings, second vice commander; Loren Viterna, vice commander; Wes Shirley, historian; David Craig, adjutant; and Ralph Kreisel, historian.
Post 16 installs officers
American Legion Post 16 recently installed officers at a dinner meeting at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591.George Hill, commander of American Legion District 7 for the state of Missouri, was the installing officer.Post 16 supports the State Fair C... Full story
Pictured in front row, from left, are Carolyn Michael, Euphemia Zahringer, Barbara Kriesel and Gerry Arnold. Back row, Elaine Horn, Mary Butts, Marilyn Bogard, Dorothy Brownfield, Christine Levine and Karin Hoon.
Women vets receive honors
On July 6, Mayor Elaine Horn and members of the 40 & 8 met at the Municipal Building with women who have served their country as members of the military.Nine women veterans were present and were thanked for their service in both peace time and wa... Full story
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