A Quincy High School alum and Vietnam veteran received the Bronze Star Medal on April 17, 2021; 50 years after the event that earned him the recognition.
In October of 1969, Vicente Sanchez Jr enlisted in the army. He completed basic training at Fort Lewis, now Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and went to Fort Gordon in Georgia for Army Initial Training for 18 weeks. His military occupations specialty was Avionics Mechanic, which included wire troubleshooting radios and navigational equipment on army aircrafts.
At the completion of his training he was able to spend a couple weeks home with his family before being shipped off to Vietnam on June 23, 1970.
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Whether it was service throughout her more than 30-year career in the military or through her many community involvements, retired Lt. Col. Terry Owens always has emphasized care for others.
A newly elected member of the Radcliff City Council, Owens has been active in several community organizations since moving to the Fort Knox area in 2007.
Originally from Newport News, Virginia, Owens earned a bachelorâs degree in biology in 1987 and a masterâs degree in elementary education in 1990 from Hampton University. Also in 1987, Owens joined the U.S. Army Reserves as a combat medic in the 18th Field Hospital in Norfolk, a decision that foreshadowed a long career in military leadership.