Edgar Brookins, a member of the AFRO Staff and retired from the U.S. Army, shared the importance of Veterans Day in 2020. (Courtesy Photo) By Edgar Brookins U.S. Army Retired As a federal holiday this year, Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11, marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The […]
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D.C. Speaks: Honoring Those Who Served
By Edgar Brookins, Special to the AFRO November 11 is the day we set aside each year to honor those who have served proudly in the United States Armed Forces, and yet continue to serve in the defense of this Nation. Words like dedicated, brave, patriotic, self-sacrificing, honorable are just a few of the words that […]
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A Reflection on Veterans Day from a Beloved AFRO Veteran
By Edgar Brookins, AFRO General Manager, D.C. With over two decades of service to the country and to the AFRO, Army veteran, Edgar Brookins reflects on Veterans Day and why its celebrated in the United States. Sunday is Veterans Day and throughout the commemorative weekend there will be speeches, parades, specials and ceremonial services all across […]
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Commander Motivates with High Expectations and Can-Do Attitude
The office of Col. Fern O. Sumpter, the new commander of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH), includes her Wall of Fame and on that wall, she has positioned a large, framed poster entitled “So You Want a Command?” The poster lists 21 questions pertinent to anyone interested in doing a job similar to hers. Sumpter […]