Military Life

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

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

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

World War II, Elwood Payne

By Latisha Koetting

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

World War II and after, William O. Golden

By Latisha Koetting

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

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

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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