TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. According to the national archives, there were more than 58,000 U.S. military fatalities in the war. Those who did return home weren’t welcomed back. In this week’s Veterans Voices, James Spires was just recognized for his service in the war. “The government took […]
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) When people think of the military, they often think of combat and conflict. However, some service members work in the field of building relationships with foreign countries. Army veteran Antonio Banchs is one of those veterans who helped cultivate those relationships. “Although your military, your Army is always to be prepared […]
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — When people think of the military, they often think of combat and conflict. However, some service members work in the field of building relationships with foreign countries. Army veteran Antonio Banchs is one of those veterans who helped cultivate those relationships. “Although your military, your Army is always to be prepared […]
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – For Tony Wright, going into the military was an obvious path, and it has since prepared him for his role in helping keep Northeast Tennesseans safe and healthy. “It taught me a lot about life,” Wright told News Channel 11. “Did a lot of growing up I think during that […]
CHUCKEY, Tenn. (WJHL)- World War II veteran Jack Hope has lived a lot of life in his 100 years, but he said being in the Army is what shaped him. ”I didn’t want to go. I didn’t want to go to the Army,” Hope said. “You don’t want to volunteer to fight with guns at […]