100 years of Connelly family patriotism serving the US
The Connelly brothers from Champlain, New York, have built an exceptional family legacy of service.
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Four Irish American brothers have together accumulated 100 years of service in the Air Force.
The Connelly siblings from Champlain, New York, have built a exceptional family legacy of service. Together the brothers have served in every major conflict since 1980, including Grenada, Panama, Desert Storm, Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Bill, who enlisted in February 1980, was the first brother to enter the Air Force. His brother Mark followed that same year in October. John enlisted in April 1986, while their brother Michael arrived at basic training on Veteran’s Day in 1997.