Salute to Military

Senior Airman Pike. USAF, Crew Chief, C130s. Has served almost 4 years. Son of Betsy Sandbothe.

Rick McAdon, USMC, 4 years of service

A1C Roy “Blake” West, USAF-A-10, Crew Chief. Son of Crystal Young.

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James Whedbee, USMC, active duty. Marshfield 2020 graduate.

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Johnny Cooper, US Navy, 4 years, ASE Petty Officer 2nd class. Marshfield graduate and native.

Staff Sgt Brenden Simmons, Flying Crew Chief on the C-17 Globemaster. Simmons has been enlisted for 5.5 years. He recently made three trips to Afghanistan transporting 450 refugees out of Afghanistan each trip. He was deployed for four months to Qutar. Son of Becky Simmons.

LCpl Nicholas Johnson, US Marine, active duty (5 years).

Airman Mason Hinkle. Air Force, Security. 1 year of service.

Chris Clancy, Marines 2008-2012

Posted Wednesday, May 11, 2022 12:00 am

Amber Brand amberb@marshfieldmail.com

The month of May is filled with a vast variety of holidays and special occasions. In 1999 May was designated as National Military Appreciation Month by the late Senator John McCain. According to theleague.org, May was chosen because it already encompasses many of the individual days that are recognized by the U.S. Military’s achievements. Some of these days are: Military Spouse Appreciation Day (Friday before Mother’s Day), VE Day (May 8th), Armed Forces Day (3rd Saturday of May) and Memorial Day (last Monday in May).

There are many ways the community can appreciate and honor Military Service men and women that include; saying to thank a military person or veteran, host an event in the community to honor service men and women, offer a discount if you own a business for service members and veterans, volunteer at a local VFW or other Veterans service organization, or the most simple of all-educate your children on the history of the US Military and it’s value.

The Marshfield Mail would like to thank each of the service men, woman and retired veterans who have served our country.