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Body TSnews HAYSVILLE – Evelyn Cook made history in two ways last June when she became commander of the Keever-Wire VFW Post 6957. She became the post’s first Black commander and first female commander.

Body TSnews GODDARD – Dave Curtis enlisted in the Air Force at 17 years old in 1954. “I enlisted at a time where we were between wars,” Curtis said.

Body TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS - Lyn Meyers of Conway Springs enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1984.

Body TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – Todd Rice joined the U.S. Army in 1984.

Body TSnews CLEARWATER - Max Davis enlisted with the U.S. Navy Reserves 1958.

Body TSnews CHENEY – Cheney resident and Vietnam War veteran Bill Trautner began his military service with the Minnesota National Guard from 1956 to 1960. Trautner was part of the infantry units where his ordinance was the 60mm mortar.

Body Each November, people across the United States and its territories honor the brave men and women who serve and have served in the various branches of the country’s military. Veterans Day is observed annually every Nov.

Body In 1966, Gary Parks was a newlywed and a college student. He had plans for a new life and career.

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Body WINFIELD – Kara Barnard knows exactly how far it is from her home in Nashville, Ind., to the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan.