Interview By Serina Marshall Joining the military is a higher calling that many brave and admirable persons choose to do every day. One such person that heeded the call is Navy Veteran Jessica Harris. On June 13th 2002, right out of high school, Harris joined the
Herb Ladley is an exceptional American who has done extraordinary things from serving in the Navy in three wars and earning three Distinguished Flying Crosses, to working with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, leading a Joint Command Element responsible for alternate strategic communications for the
Story and photo provided by Greg White How do you adequately thank a veteran? I am not sure there really is a way. Here is a start though, thank you to those who secure our way of life. Veterans Day is a good time to remember
The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) is a statewide organization working tirelessly to eliminate the stigma of suicide. Implementing the Tennessee Strategy for Suicide Prevention as defined by the 2001 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, our efforts date back twenty years. Staff and volunteers are often
Story by David Mallory and Todd Fields | Photography by Mike Hensley, Johnson City Aerial Photography When originally built, this home was designed with a rustic “Tuscan” style. Rooms filled with bronze and dark red fabrics, gold toned walls, heavy rock fireplace and leather furniture. This
It’s that time again. The time of year we all count our many blessings. Here are a few things I am grateful for: 1. Walmart Self-Checkout Lanes…and the fact that they allow me to not actually be an employee of Walmart, but still be the best
NEVER STOP SERVING. That is the mindset behind everything MOAA does, and the members of our local chapter, MECMOAA, carry the charge forward. MECMOAA is a 501c(19) veterans organization based in Johnson City, TN. Membership consists of
Model: Courtney Lynn Smitts HMUA: Sherri Jessee Photo: Nathan Mays About our model: Miss Virginia USA 2019, Courtney Lynn Smitts, is a fifth-generation member of the military, serving for her fifth year as a Psychological Operations Specialist in the United States Army Reserve. She is a student at Virginia’s
