Police Chief Edward Picard (Ret)

Apr 10, 2019 | Navy, Police

In what he’s describing as a Valentine’s Day gift to his wife, Norma, of 33 years, Auburn Police Chief Edward Picard announced that he plans to retire from the force on Feb. 14, ending a 38-year term of service with the town. While the 29 years he spent as police...

Cpl Vallance Galen Arkie

Apr 2, 2019 | Marines

Vallance Galen Arkie was born on September 7, 1947. Vallance Galen Arkie had enlisted in the Marine Corps. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. Arkie had the rank of Corporal. Occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Served with 3rd Marine...

Dennis Joyner

Mar 21, 2019 | Army

Dennis Joyner (pictured right) had to wait 50 years to thank the man who saved his life in Vietnam. Joyner, a Longwood resident who is now 70, was a 20-year-old infantryman with a wife and newborn son on June 26, 1969, when he tripped a land mine while on patrol. The...

MSgt Ginny Narsete

Mar 15, 2019 | Air Force

Ginny Narsete enlisted in the U.S. Air Force shortly after high school and served in Public Affairs during the Vietnam War. Later, during Operation Desert Storm, she served as public affairs officer for the Commander of CENTCOM, General Charles Horner. Her last duty...

CPT Herman Carl Abelein

Mar 10, 2019 | Navy

Herman Abelein posing near plane during flight training, Pensacola, Florida [1949] War: Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Korean War, 1950-1953 Branch: Navy Unit: VP-8 (Patrol Squadron); CTF-72 (Commander Task Force); FAS-11 (Fleet Air Service Squadron); FAS-120; VP-50 (Patrol...