Foley Plans Upgrades to Military Memorials in Two City Parks
Foley is moving ahead with two projects intended to restore and expand the military memorials that anchor its city parks, including a long-planned facelift for a downtown World War II…
Salute to Our Military: Remembering Sergeant First Class Howard Ard
This week's Salute to Our Military honors Sergeant First Class Howard Ard of Jay, who served in the U.S. Army and lost his life in Vietnam.
After 22 Years, Retired Mobile County JROTC Instructor Leaves a Lasting Legacy
First Sergeant Arties Roper retired this month after 22 years leading Mobile County's Junior ROTC programs, with former cadets crediting him as a mentor, teacher and father figure who shaped…
Purple Heart Recipients Honored at Daphne Ceremony, Including Korean War Soldier Laid to Rest After 75 Years
Around 50 Purple Heart recipients gathered in Daphne for a Purple Heart Day ceremony that also honored a Korean War soldier laid to rest after 75 years.
Tuberville Names Wilmer’s David Bedford August Veteran of the Month
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has named Wilmer's David Bedford, a Vietnam-era Army helicopter pilot turned Mobile County school counselor, his August Veteran of the Month.
Mobile-Based Army Surgical Team Prepares to Deploy to Afghanistan Under New Commander
Lt. Col. Peter Ray, a Birmingham-born plastic surgeon, is set to lead members of the Mobile-based 946th Forward Surgical Team on a deployment to Afghanistan, with a send-off ceremony planned…
Annual Oath of Enlistment Ceremony Goes Virtual at Battleship Memorial Park
More than 100 young men and women raised their right hands and formally entered the U.S. armed forces during the annual Oath of Enlistment Ceremony at Battleship Memorial Park, held…
Mobile’s Cynthia Gonzales reflects on Army career, faith and family ahead of doctorate
Cynthia Gonzales never planned to join the military, but 35 years ago she enlisted in the U.S. Army to help pay for college. Today the Mobile woman is a lieutenant…
Four Mobile Graduates Credit Community Center Program for Shaping Their Paths
Four Mobile high school graduates say years in a community center's youth outreach program prepared them for college, the military and careers.
Baldwin County Unveils First Blue Star Memorial Highway to Honor Veterans
Schoolchildren joined WWII veterans Saturday as Baldwin County dedicated its first Blue Star Memorial Highway marker near Daphne and Fairhope.