By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO For Mary Ellen Smith, a 64-year-old from Las Vegas, Nev., joining the Air Force after high school was the option that she knew would open doors for her. Understanding that her parents were likely unable to afford college for her, she embarked on a journey that would ultimately […]
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Retired Master Sergeant Verlean Brown reflects on 35 years of dedicated service
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Employed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Verlean K. Brown longed to purchase a home, but her annual salary did not afford her the opportunity to become a homeowner. At the time, Brown was working in the farm fields and restaurants, had earned her associate […]