First Republic of South Korea “Ambassador for Peace Medal received in Maryville TN

February 23, 2017, Maryville, Tennessee Vet to Vet Tennessee began to assist Korean War Veterans on November 3, 2016.  On January 21, 2017 Vet to Vet Tennessee submitted an application on behalf of Korean War Veteran Robert Frederick.  Mark Frederick is the son of Robert and Commander of AMVETS Post #22 in Maryville, Tennessee. On…

Christ Presbyterian Church enrolls in Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation

February 22, 2017 Sweetwater, Tennessee More exciting news arrived in the mail on Thursday 2-23-17.  The Council’s Faith Based Committee received the executed enrollment form from Pastor Wes Alford. Hopefully the announcement of our upcoming boot camp has encouraged some of the congregation to enroll.  We are thankful, blessed and honor to have Pastor Wes…

Retired Lt. Gen. Hal Moore remembered as great warrior, leader

Fort Benning, Ga., Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 FORT BENNING, Ga. (Tribune News Service) — From beyond the brick wall of Fort Benning’s Main Post Cemetery on Friday afternoon, the cannons fired 15 shots as the flag-draped casket holding the body of retired Lt. Gen. Hal Moore was moments away from its final resting place. After…

Veterans Court Graduation in Monroe County TN

February 15, 2017 Madisonville, Tennessee A young Iraq Army veteran, Brandon Flatt and his wife Michelle appeared in the Monroe County Veterans Court (MCVC) today in front of MCVC  Judge Dwaine B. Thomas; but not for a hearing.  The court is usually packed and filled with attorneys, public defenders, Assistant District Attorneys and those involved…