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Army veteran Larry A. Freeland is the author of the novel "Chariots in the Sky." (contributed photo) 22 Feb 2021 The News Herald, Panama City, Fla. | By Tony Simmons When it comes to the experience of flying military helicopters in wartime, new author Larry A. Freeland knows of what he writes. The retiree, originally from Canton, Ohio, grew up in a military family — his father was a U.S. Air Force officer who moved the fam...

3rd BCT, 1st Armored Division Leadership Commander COL Jabari M. Miller COL Jabari Miller graduated from the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an Armor officer in 1997.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and a master’s degree in Military Arts and Sciences from the School of Advance Military Study.  COL Miller’s past assignments include Tank Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer in 1st Battalion, 67th Armor at Fort Hood, Texas, and Cavalry Tro...

Author, Vietnam veteran reflects on time as helicopter pilot in war Freeland as a soldier during the Vietnam War, which began in 1955 and ended in 1975. Photo courtesy of Larry Freeland. With a father in the U.S. Air Force, Larry Freeland traveled to many different military bases as a child and grew up around veterans from all different generations of war, particularly World War II.   Freeland, a Dawson County resident, said he enjoyed learning about mi...

LEADER   The Turney Historical Society will have a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Turney Community Center, 102 N Ridge Street, Turney. Regional interest in mixed martial arts grows as area  athletes take to the cage After three months of training, Lathrop’s Steven Russell made his MMA amateur debut Saturday at Battle at Big Creek 15

43 The Commander of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Col. John W. Sannes, released the following statement expressing his condolences with Service Members and Families of the 7th SFG(A), “On December 12, 2020 Sgt. 1st Class Levi A. Presley, from 3rd Battalion, died in Fort Walton Beach, Florida due to unforeseen medical complications. With this tragic event, Levi leaves behind his spouse and 6 children. Levi was a great Soldier and hero, both to his family at home and ...