SFC (Ret.) Willie R. Cummings, a 98-year-old veteran of the US Army, passed away on August 20th and will be interred at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Bragg, with donations to be made to First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC in lieu of flowers.
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Lt. Cols. Leslie and Herbert Lorfils retire from the Army after a combined six decades, while raising 12 children
By Big Media Agency (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Lt. Cols. Leslie and Herbert Lorfils proudly announce their retirements from the United States Army, concluding more than six combined decades of exemplary service. The Lorfils, a married couple who have skillfully balanced their distinguished military careers while raising 12 children, will officially celebrate their retirement together in a […]
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An AFRO spotlight on excellence: Meet the veterans walking by faith
Eight African-American veterans from the US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Army, US Army Reserves, and US Air Force shared their stories of faith and commitment to their service, describing how their faith guided them through trials and triumphs during their 136 years of active duty.
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Randolph Edwin Abrams, former Social Security Administration exec, dies at 74
Randolph Edwin Abrams, a retired executive of the Social Security Administration, died peacefully at age 74 after a career of exemplary service to the public and a life of leadership and dedication to his church.