veterans

Richard Raatz worked as a radio operator for a railroad company after his service in the war, so he decided to wear a train conductor uniform on his trip.

Area WW II vets visit D.C. memorial through Honor Flight Network

By Eric Hagen on December 6, 2012 at 9:48 am

The Honor Flight Network has been in place since 2005 to give World War II veterans a chance to view …

Marine Corps Veteran Jim Heimerl describes his experiences fighting in Vietnam at the Nov. 10 Hamel Veterans Day program. Behind him are some of the veterans who were honored at the program. (Photo by Susan Van Cleaf)

Marine ‘grunt’ relives Vietnam horror

By Susan Van Cleaf on November 15, 2012 at 9:44 am

Operation DeSoto in early 1967 was “the most deadly operation for Marines in Vietnam.” This was Jim Heimerl’s way of …