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Craig Montesi was drafted while still in tenth grade.
Veteran Montesi was a race car driver
Veteran Craig Montesi Sr. was born in Connecticut where his dad was in the restaurant business. more
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DAR presents quilt to veteran
At a recent joint meeting of the Okeechobee Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution... more
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Hospice honors Vietnam Veterans
On March 31, Hospice of Okeechobee honored Vietnam veterans at the Hamrick Home. more
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ROTC cadets listen intently as Mayor Dowling Watford talks about the Seminole Wars.
Mayor Watford instructs ROTC cadets
Army ROTC groups came to hear Mayor Watford speak on the Seminole Wars. more
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The current American Legion Post #64 commander, Larry Richardson - served in the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry of the 25th Infantry Division and finished time in the service as an E-5 - ,and past commander, Dan Fennell - served in the 3rd Marine Division with an occupation specialty of motor transport and did two tours, 1965-66 and 1968-69, and retired as a Major - represented Post 64 at the initial placement of the Vietnam memorial stone.
The American Legion is not just a social club
The Okeechobee American Legion is more than just a social club. They are an integral part of the community. more
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Veteran Michael Fisher spent six years in Germany.
Veteran Fisher is a bishop
While still in 11th grade, Michael Fisher joined the Army on the delayed entry program. more
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John Kenbeek joined the Navy soon after graduating from OHS.
Veteran Kenbeek found his training useful after his discharge
Veteran John Kenbeek was born in Jacksonville while his dad, Jim Kenbeek, was stationed there more
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Pictured on the left holding the plaque is Charlie Davis and on the right holding the picture is Harlee Harn.
DAV members give West Glades students a photo and plaque
The students in Ms. Gonzalez and Guerry’s third grade classes at West Glades Elementary School made the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of LaBelle cards and wrote letters of gratitude for … more
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Tamecia Morris Snowden joined the Army after graduating from Okeechobee High School in 1997.
Veteran Snowden is a teacher
Veteran Tamecia Snowden teaches students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. more
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Manchu Warriors
Nick Cutinha honored
Manchu Warriors are at the Ft Denaud Cemetery, March 2, 2021 honoring Nick Cutinha more
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Missing In America Project – Florida coordinator Kathy Church issues statement
Today, February 25, 2021, at 11:00am, MIAP – Florida, in cooperation with Van Orsdel Family Funeral Chapels in Miami-Dade County, and the... more
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West Palm Beach VA to host Virtual Veteran Town Hall meeting Feb. 26
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center will host a Virtual Veteran Town Hall Meeting on Friday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. using the Microsoft Teams platform... more
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Betty (left) accepts a check from Stu Taylor and Tamara Auiler on behalf of Trail of Hope.
Memorial ride benefits local non-profits
A memorial ride in honor of Dale Reiss was held on Jan. 30. more
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West Palm Beach VA Medical Center helps VA reach milestone vaccinating its 1 millionth veteran
The VA has vaccinated 1 million veterans. more
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Hendry County Sheriffs Office Investigator, Don Munch, a 60 year member of the American Legion, meets with the National Commander of the American Legion, James W. “Bill” Oxford at LaBelle’s American Legion Post.
American Legion National Commander visits LaBelle
LABELLE - The American Legion’s National Commander, James W. Oxford, visited LaBelle’s Veteran’s Memorial Park more
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This ramp was built completely free of charge by Ramps for Veterans.
Letter to the editor: It's not easy to get a ramp from the VA
Recently, someone posted misinformation about the VA and ramps. more
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Robert “Bud” Stefanko served 10 1/2 years in the military.
Veteran Stefanko went over the hill more than once
Veteran Bud Stefanko was forced to join the Navy at 17. more
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Ramps for Veterans founder, Wade Hunt, said he enjoyed teaching the youth how to build a ramp.
Ramps for Veterans builds a metal ramp
OKEECHOBEE - This month's Ramps for Veterans project had one of the biggest turnouts yet. more
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Gregg Maynard works on the guns in Veterans' Park.
Man repairing Veterans Memorial display gets visit from the cops
Gregg Maynard, who was repairing one of the big guns in the park, was reported to police for scrapping. more
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Todd Chambers flies with the Friends of Army Aviation in a UH-1 Huey at a Vietnam Veterans event.
Veteran Chambers flew helicopters for the Army
OHS graduate Todd Chambers served 32 years in the Army, flying helicopters. more
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