DeVaughn James and KSN News 3 Honoring Veterans through the Veteran Salute!
We’re showing our appreciation for the veterans that make it possible to enjoy living in a free county by sharing their stories. Be sure to watch KSN News 3 Wednesday’s at 10:00 p.m. as DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers and KSN News 3 honor our veterans with a Veteran Salute!
Veteran Salute Recipients!
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Veteran Salute: Kent Converse
A veteran from the small town of Garfield, said he didn’t want to be neck high in water so he learned how to fly. The KU football player enrolled in the ROTC Flight Training Program.
Captain Kent Converse was part of the 9th Infantry, and he landed in the Air Cavalry.
See full story on KSN.com: https://bit.ly/2vR3qix
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Veteran Salute: Anthony Sandoval
When Anthony Sandoval reported for duty in the Army, his unit was not on the deployment list. It was 2009, the same year President Barack Obama ordered 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan, and in no time he was headed to the war.
See full story on KSN.com: http://bit.ly/2QtBVTm
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Veteran Salute: Bill Dusenbery
Bill Dusenbery says the people he served with stand out the most in his mind when he thinks back to his time in the jungle. He says the guys who didn’t make it home deserve the recognition more than soldiers like himself, but he barely made it off a hill, in Vietnam.
See full story on KSN.com: http://bit.ly/38FtHOc
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Veteran Salute: Frank Shiner
A sailor from Kansas knew he was too young to be drafted, but felt he needed to serve in WWII. His years in the Navy put him right in the middle of the action.
View full story on KSN.com: http://bit.ly/32RLaBL
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Veteran Salute: Joyce Craig
A Navy veteran says she knew during grade school she wanted to take care of others. She became a nurse, but it only took her a year to figure out she wanted more. Joyce Craig says her parents finally believed she was signing up for the service when she boarded a plane.
See full story on KSN.com: http://bit.ly/381IvWX
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Veterans Salute: Kenny Schumaker
Kenny Schumaker said he is thankful he ended up the Navy, because so many Marines lost their lives in WWII. He came close to doing the same, as the Japanese sent kamikazes to take out warships, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
See full story on KSN.com: http://bit.ly/2v0OnlZ
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Veteran Salute: Ken Rupe
Ken Rupe recently celebrated his 100th birthday. He has seen so much in 10 decades, including what it was like to be drafted in to World War II.
See full story on KSN.com: http://bit.ly/2uzzOG1
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Veteran Salute: Mike Henry
Mike Henry used to build model military planes, then he made a career out of working on real ones in the Air Force.
See full story here: http://bit.ly/387xaWu
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Veteran Salute: Bobby Argumedo
When Bobby Argumedo joined the Air Force ROTC, he knew the commitment would be about five years, he stayed in for more than 20.
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Veteran Salute: Mary Cummings
A New York native, who now calls Wichita home, spent her time during WWII helping night fighters prepare for their missions overseas.
See full story here: http://bit.ly/2RK0Ly3
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Veteran Salute: Jeff Gaines
A retired Army Sergeant First Class says every person needs a mentor since we are all constantly learning. Jeff Gaines was that leader to look up to for so many soldiers.
See full story here: http://bit.ly/35UffAp
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Veteran Salute: Bill McGee
Navy veteran, Bill McGee, said one of the most memorable moments during his military career was serving as an advisor to the Iranian Army. He saw so much since he signed up to serve at just 16.
See full story here: http://bit.ly/35F8Utn
Veteran Salute is brought to you by DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers.
