Salute to Veterans

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MTSU honors veterans at 40th Salute game; Hillis receives Nunley award

Nov 14, 2022 at 03:22 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — I.V. Hillis Jr. was friends with legendary test pilot, the late Chuck Yeager. They served together in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, then kept up.... Read More

40th Annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces game set for Nov. 12

Nov 09, 2022 at 03:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - The MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center and the Blue Raider football team are honored to host the 40th Annual Salute to Vete.... Read More

Exhibit, new military song among highlights for 40th MTSU Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces game Nov. 12

Nov 07, 2022 at 05:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Veterans and current active military members and their families are invited to the 40th annual Middle Tennessee State University Sal.... Read More

Continued Salute to Veterans: D-Day Invasion

Nov 07, 2022 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

WGNS is continuing our salute to U.S. Veterans this month as we near Veterans Day, which is this Friday, November 11th. Bill Allen was a medic on a US Navy Ship during the D-.... Read More

A conversation with a WWII Veteran who served our country as a U.S. Marine

Jan 21, 2022 at 10:20 am by WGNS

Today’s show with host Scott Walker featured WWII Veteran Glenn H. King. If you’ve never met Mr. King, he has a rugged exterior and stands about 6 feet tall with g.... Read More
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MTSU Hosted 39th Annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces (See Pictures)

Nov 15, 2021 at 07:42 am by WGNS

As part of Veterans Day events throughout the past week, MTSU held its 39th annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces football game activities on Saturday.... Read More
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Special Salute to Veterans Broadcast from the Rutherford County Courthouse

Nov 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

A special Veterans Day ceremony took place outside on the east side of the Rutherford County Courthouse on Thursday (11/11/2021). The event was held on the semi-circle bricked.... Read More

Special Veterans Ceremony in downtown Murfreesboro, Lunch for Veterans and More

Nov 08, 2021 at 06:43 pm by WGNS

Veterans Day takes place this Thursday and WGNS will broadcast a special Salute to Veterans from the downtown Murfreesboro square at 11AM. Bradley Academy Museum and Cultura.... Read More

New VFW Post Created in Murfreesboro as Rutherford County Expects to See Influx of 28,000 Veterans This Year

Jul 21, 2021 at 01:56 pm by WGNS

A large number of Veterans have been moving into the Murfreesboro area over the past few months and that number will only increase between now and December. Due to the influx.... Read More

Looking Back: The D-Day Invasion on June 6, 1944

Jun 07, 2021 at 10:57 am by WGNS

Looking back in history, D-Day took place this month during World War II and lasted from June 6, 1944 to August 1944. About 150,000 men were involved in the invasion.With more.... Read More

Salute to Veterans features Andrew Farrer

Jun 02, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

In this Salute to Veterans, WGNS features Andrew Farrer, a Marine Combat Veteran who did three tours of duty. 

Salute to Veterans: Continuing Series about Vietnam

May 16, 2021 at 07:24 pm by WGNS

The audio in this post is an ongoing series that focuses on an Air Force Officer who flew in Vietnam. James Deck, better known by his friends as JD, took part in rigorous trai.... Read More

UPDATED: Ron Leonard Retired from the Military and Now Works with Veterans who Suffer from PTSD with K9's

Apr 19, 2021 at 03:17 pm by WGNS

Ron Leonard served ten years in the US Navy followed by ten years in the Army. After retirement, he has wholeheartedly worked with Veterans who suffer from PTSD and local law.... Read More

UPDATED: WWII Sgt. Norman L. Elzeer flew in a B-24 during 21-Missions

Mar 29, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

This Salute to Veterans is a series, which features WWII Sgt. Norman L. Elzeer. Below, you will find all of the different salutes with Sgt. Elzeer.  More about Sgt. Elze.... Read More

Struggles with PTSD from Iraq Lead to Creativity for One Staff Sgt.

Mar 23, 2021 at 10:21 am by WGNS

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee struggled with PTSD after returning home from Iraq. Lee served in the US Army for 10-years where he was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. He c.... Read More

Salute to Veterans: Writing Letters of Everyday Life

Feb 18, 2021 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Writing letters to those recovering in VA Hospital's and medical facilities around the country is a positive way to cheer up someone’s day. VA Volunteer and Redcoat Kerr.... Read More

Salute to Veterans: The Vietnam War at age 18

Feb 16, 2021 at 04:00 am by WGNS

"I think about it all the time, no one has ever looked through my eyes and no one has ever worn my boots." - Russell Ashton, U.S. Army. He had that Clint Eastwood look in his.... Read More

Salute to Veterans: Covering the US Air Force in Vietnam (Series of Audio Podcast)

Feb 02, 2021 at 12:21 pm by WGNS

NEW AUDIO (02/02/2021): The audio in this post is an ongoing series that focuses on an Air Force Officer who flew in Vietnam. Audio Recording Three (added 02/02/202.... Read More