Veteran spotlight: Ken Brown
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews. The Tribune will be publishing an interview every week in November.
Col. Ken Brown (retired)
United States Air Force, 1965-1991
Deployments: Vietnam,...
WWII veteran coming home to Moulton after nearly 80 years
MOULTON, Ala. - A family in Moulton is finally receiving the closure they have been awaiting for almost eight decades.
The Battle of Hurtgen Forest was fought from September 1944 to February 1945 between American and German forces in the wake of Normandy. On Dec....
Thousands gather for Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite a day filled with overcast skies and canceled flight shows, the Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration saw an impressive turnout on Saturday, Nov. 2, with over 4,000 attendees gathering at Cullman Regional Airport to honor local veterans. The event, which...
76th Annual National Veterans Day Parade: When and Where to Watch
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Organizers of the 76th Annual National Veterans Day Parade announced this week that this year’s parade — set to take place Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11 — will begin at 1 p.m. and will follow a slightly altered route than that...
6 inducted into Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. - A night of honor and legacy brought together six distinguished veterans to be recognized for their lifetime of bravery, courage and selfless service. The Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame highlighted these six veterans, whose service stretches as far back to World...
Fairview honors local veterans
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 8. Teacher and program organizer Whitney Haynes said there was a great turnout from local veterans.
“Our students are always so proud to invite friends and relatives that have served,”...
Inaugural Fishing with Veterans event held
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans with Christ hosted the inaugural Fishing with Veterans on Veterans Day. The goal was to connect veterans with new friends and just enjoy a day of fishing. The event took place at Smith Lake Park, where friends and family fished...
Veterans with Christ hosting inaugural Fishing with Veterans event Nov. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans with Christ will host the inaugural Fishing with Veterans event at Smith Lake Park on Monday, Nov.11, from 1-5 p.m. The event is free for all veterans and their families and offers veterans a day on the lake, connecting with...
Veteran spotlight: Clarence Benefield
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews. The Tribune will be publishing an interview every week for November.
Clarence Benefield
United States Air Force Reserve 1965-1968
Deployment: Vietnam
CGM: What do...
‘Welcome home, brother’
VFW honors local Vietnam veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 29 each year, members of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214, along with their families and friends, gather at Cullman Veterans Memorial Park to pay tribute to those...
Senior spotlight: 95 years of living life to the fullest
Military veteran and Vinemont man Robert Doty, lovably known as Mr. Bob in his neighborhood, shared his knowledge and experience from his 95 years life.
“My name is Robert Doty, but everyone calls me Bob,” Doty said. “I turned 95 on Sept. 6. I live...
A day of remembrance
Cullman community honors fallen heroes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Set against the backdrop of monuments commemorating various wars and the lives lost in them, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) led the community in a poignant memorial service at the Cullman Veterans Memorial Park within Sportsman Lake...
8th annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 20
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse in West Point has hosted a free meal for area veterans and their spouses for the past several years. This year’s event will be Monday, Nov. 20, from noon-6 p.m.
Brandin’ Iron Manager Josh Speakman said the...
ACES: Operation Grow for Military Veterans
Operation Grow, in partnership with the Alabama Department of AG and Industries, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans interested in agriculture for health and employment benefits. Alabama Beginning Farmer is led by the Alabama Extension commercial horticulture team. Overall, Operation...
‘We have a lot of great veterans to honor in Cullman County’
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration salutes local veterans
VINEMONT, Ala. – Skies were clear, a pale cerulean and perfect for flight on Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 2023, as hundreds filled the pavement at Cullman Regional Airport to honor, celebrate and recognize the more than 7,000...
Names not forgotten
Annual Purple Heart memorial service remembers local heroes
HARTSELLE, Ala. - On Saturday, Aug. 10, Chapter 2212, the Joe Hooper, Medal of Honor, Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart hosted its annual memorial service to honor fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan...
Honoring those who sacrificed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers gathered at the Cullman City Cemetery on Friday, May 24, to honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces by placing flags at their graves. Under the guidance of the Cullman VFW, community members walked the cemetery, identifying...
