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Honor on Memorial Day

By: Mike Nutting mnutting

May 27 2013
Memorial Day is a special time to honor and remember all of our nation’s servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.  Simply put, the Memorial Day holiday is a day to honor those who fought and died in service to our country.  ... read more

Honoring Veterans and Making Miracles

By: Priscilla Ouchida, Guest Blogger pouchida

Feb 15 2013
By the spring of 2011, there was already a buzz among veterans of our local VFW Post 8985 that there was going to be a Congressional Gold Medal (CGM) ceremony in Washington, D.C. 244 ... read more

A Well-Deserved Welcome Home

By: Jackie Thompson jthompson

Dec 26 2012
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Featured Picture:  ofb_2012_1.png For those of us who live near family and friends, it’s easy to take for granted a ... read more

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2012, A Few Random Thoughts

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Dec 07 2012
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Featured Picture:  121009honorflight5.jpg If you are lucky to know a World War II Veteran, and have an opportunity to ... read more

Military Heroes Month: Keeping Heroes Close to Our Hearts

By: Laura Jackson Laura Jackson

Nov 30 2012
Today, I am reflecting back upon the 2012 Military Heroes Month and Southwest’s commitment to our Troops, Veterans, and their families.  We have been privileged to share a glimpse into these heroes’ lives featured in the stories throughout the month on service, how we honor the Military, the sacrifices these heroes make, and how we celebrate the brave who fight for our Freedoms. 235 ... read more