 Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael LewisMichael Lewis served his country in the Navy as a petty officer, second class, from 1977 to 1994.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Paula SmithPaula Smith served her country in the Army for more than 20 years and retired as a lieutenant colonel.  Veteran Spotlight: Marine Capt. Carter HuntHis first assignment would be commanding a rifle platoon with Echo Company, 5th Marine Division. His first day entailed a truck ride out to Hill 52, where his company commander introduced him to his platoon sergeant.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Staff Sgt. Arthur Wiknik Jr.Arthur Wiknik Jr. served his country in the Army's 101st Airborne as a staff sergeant from 1968 to 1970.  Veteran Spotlight: Navy Radioman Robert MercurioRobert Mercurio served his country in the Navy as a radioman, first class, from 1942 to 1946. He would also serve four years in the Reserves, being discharged in 1950.  Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Staff Sgt. Kris TebbettsKris Tebbetts served his country in the Air Force as a staff sergeant from 1965 to 1968.  Veteran Spotlight: Jeanne Bokina Christie, Red Crossserved her country as a "Donut Dollie" during the Vietnam War. I found her to be full of positive energy with an amazing, fun-loving personality. It was easy to see the tremendous impact that she had on our soldiers in Vietnam.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Spec. Peter HavilandPeter Haviland served his country in the Army in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 as a specialist fourth class.  Veteran Spotlight: Navy Veteran Rick O'NeillRick O'Neill served his country in the Navy as an aviation mechanic, third class from 1967–1971. The Pittsfield native enlisted at the age of 19. |
