James Howerton served in Vietnam from February 1969 to February 1970. Mr. Howerton served in the Infantry attached to the 1st CAV in Quang Tri near the DMZ. At the time, like many others, he had no idea that his time in Vietnam would have the impact on the rest of his life like it … Read more
Korean War Veterans Needed David Miller, a documentary producer for Iowa Public Television is working on a documentary about Iowans who served in combat during the Korean War. He would like to interview combat veterans from Korea regardless of when or where they served. As he says, “Maybe you were at the Chosin Reservoir or … Read more
American Veterans Traveling Tribute & Wall Coming to Lakeside Hotel & Casino Osceola, IA (August 26, 2019) — Veterans and active members of America’s armed services travel great distances and make great sacrifices to preserve and protect freedom and liberty, how far will you travel to honor their contribution? The American Veterans Traveling Tribute will … Read more
This is a repost from https://www.legion.org/membership/246558/11-things-you-need-know-about-legion-act With President Trump’s signature on the LEGION Act, the extension of the ongoing declared period of war was extended back to Dec. 7, 1941. The congressionally approved act is a way to honor thousands of veterans who were killed or wounded on duty during periods not previously considered a time … Read more
A Missing in America Memorial Service will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home on June 28, 2019. The service will begin at 9:30 AM followed by a procession to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery with internment at 11AM. Address for the funeral home is 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. No further information is available on … Read more