covvetsNov 10, 20222 min readVeterans Day began in Alabama 75 years agoAuthor: John Vick From 1918 until 1947, the United States of America, like many of its Allies, celebrated Armistice Day. The holiday...
covvetsNov 10, 20224 min readClaude W. Pike, SC3C, U.S. Nav D-Day Veteran, WWIIAuthor: John Vick The author and the citizens of Covington County lost a dear friend with the passing of Claude Pike on October 31, 2022....
covvetsNov 8, 202211 min readWilliam G. King, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, WW IIAuthor: JohnVick Lt. William G. King wearing the Commendation ribbon received from Admiral Nimitz. [Photo: Mrs. Helen King] Letter of...
covvetsOct 9, 20225 min readA Mother’s Day Surprise – Mallory G. “Gregg” Berry, Sergeant, U.S. Army, VietnamAuthor: John Vick Sgt. Gregg Berry [right] with fellow soldiers Flores [left] and Brown [center], outside their hooch in Vietnam. [Photo:...
covvetsOct 9, 20224 min readCharlie F. Walker, Sgt. U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division, Vietnam Author: John Vick Charlie F. Walker, Sgt. U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran [Photo: John Vick] Charlie Walker remembered when the AK-47 round...
covvetsSep 7, 20226 min readAlan. M. Riley, QM1, U.S. Navy, WW IIAuthor: John Vick Ensign Alan M. Riley being congratulated by Capt. Austin Doyle, USS Hornet's commanding officer. [Photo: Peter Riley]...