Photo by L. ParsonsIn anticipation of Veteran’s Day, several Winslow vets gathered for coffee and to swap stories last week. Members of the Army and the Navy shared their experiences in service and in civilian life. They included, (left to right) US Navy 2nd Class Petty Officer Jim Irwin, US Navy 2nd Class Petty Officer Ben Irwin, US Army Private Wayne Garrett, US Army Airborne Sgt. Richard Hodge and US Army Special Forces Sgt. Tim Martin. Martin said, “The military was and is big in my family.” Explaining what led to his enlistment he said, “It was in my blood and something I wanted to do.” Veteran’s Day is the celebration of veterans of all branches of service who have served in both peacetime and during conflict. It is commemorated Nov. 11 every year.
Photo by L. ParsonsIn anticipation of Veteran’s Day, several Winslow vets gathered for coffee and to swap stories last week. Members of the Army and the Navy shared their experiences in service and in civilian life. They included, (left to right) US Navy 2nd Class Petty Officer Jim Irwin, US Navy 2nd Class Petty Officer Ben Irwin, US Army Private Wayne Garrett, US Army Airborne Sgt. Richard Hodge and US Army Special Forces Sgt. Tim Martin. Martin said, “The military was and is big in my family.” Explaining what led to his enlistment he said, “It was in my blood and something I wanted to do.” Veteran’s Day is the celebration of veterans of all branches of service who have served in both peacetime and during conflict. It is commemorated Nov. 11 every year.

Veterans were honored throughout the country Wednesday at ceremonies like this one held on the historic courthouse grounds in Holbrook. Army Staff Sergeant Eric Baldonado (left) and Army Specialist Ted Julien (right) salute the flag as Jenarose Briceland sings The Star Spangled Banner. American Legion Post 37 hosted the event.