Military Veteran Story Archives

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October 22, 2024

Honoring Our Heroes: Support Veterans This Veterans Day with Meaningful Gifts

As Veterans Day approaches, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our country. This day is not […]
May 30, 2024

Leaving a Legacy: Marion E. Murrell spent 95 years as a Navy man and a family man, both of which made his impact endless

Born on August 24, 1928, in Champaign, IL, Marion E. Murrell was a Navy man through and through. He dedicated so much of his life to […]
April 1, 2024

Beyond the Army: Shaunda Jones spent her military career serving her country proud, and now she is entering the workforce

Asking for help is not a bad thing, and that is what United States Army Signal Corps (USASC) Staff Sergeant Shaunda Jones has come to realize. […]
February 29, 2024

Helping Each Other: While the AMVETS career center has helped retired First Lieutenant Kenneth Malker, he is also helping them with his voice

While innumerable military veterans are appreciated for their efforts during their active-duty days, not many people think about the struggles career-wise for veterans during their post-service […]
October 2, 2023

A New Commander in Town: The new AMVETS National Commander is more than qualified for his position, as he is a people-first, military-focused veteran

Philadelphia native and honorably discharged Marine veteran Bill Clark is the new National Commander of AMVETS. He is a true man of the people, running a […]
July 28, 2023

Difference Maker: Michael Emerson is a Marine Corps veteran with a huge heart and a soft spot for community

He started as a newspaper boy, at Burger King and KFC, and in tire sales at Montgomery Ward. But yet Michael Lee Emerson never felt as […]
June 1, 2023

‘Hearts & Smarts’: When it comes to Debra Payne, her career and personal journeys are quite something

Debra Payne has lived quite the life. So much so that she is writing an autobiography. After graduating early, Deb enlisted in the Air Force, working […]
May 18, 2023

Blazing The Trail: Sandra Durbin has stood up and made an impact for all aspiring military service members just like her

Sandra Durbin is a very accomplished military veteran. If you look at her post-military career alone, you will notice how she paved the way for many […]
May 9, 2023

‘One Heart’: Jonathan and Theresa have been in sync since the day they met, and it is amazing to see

It was the Air Force that brought them to one another, but it is love that keeps them together. Jonathan and Theresa Kruze met while taking […]