March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. The Long Island Chapter #202 Air Force Association presents the 1st Women's Military Service Medal Ceremony honoring 30 female Veterans who live in Long Island, New York.
Read MoreHappy 101st Birthday to WWII Veteran Robert W. Jones. Robert was born on September 9th, 1922 and served in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft engineer 1942-45. We interviewed Robert and his granddaughter U.S. Coast Guard/Air Force Veteran Lisha Jones at VFW Post 5350 in Westhampton Beach NY. The Jones family has a long history of service going back to the American Revolution where their relative Robert Townsend was part of the Culper spy ring supplying vital information for George Washington.
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