As Veterans Day arrives, we are deeply moved by the outpouring of photos and memories shared by our readers. Each submission tells a story of bravery, resilience, and unwavering dedication—a tribute to the heroes who served and sacrificed for our country. Through these cherished images, we honor not only the veterans themselves but the families who continue to carry their legacy forward.
Today, as we look upon these faces and remember their stories, we pay tribute to the courage that defines our nation.
“To the brave men and women who have served, we owe a debt that can never truly be repaid. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country inspire us every day. This post stands as a testament to your unwavering commitment to freedom and the values we hold dear. Thank you for your service, and may we always honor and remember your sacrifices.”
Don Wayne Bunch, National Guard (Submitted By Lisa Bunch Slisher)
Richard Griggs, ARMY (Submitted By Lisa Slisher/Kenneth Cook)
Charles Bazzle Apple (Submitted By Regina Whiteaker)
Michael May, USMC (Submitted By Lisa Slisher/Kenneth Cook)
Eddie Landers USMC (Submitted By Brittney Harris)
Kenneth Richey Grenada (Submitted by Ashley Marie Richey)
Nathan Willett (Submitted by Ashley Marie Richey)
Sean Hunting, Matthew Wilson, Brianna Rodriguez, Reid Gullett (Submitted By Selina Wilson)
Anthony Cossey, Marines (Submitted By Jeri Turner)
Jimmy Shankle, Army (Submitted By Melissa Franks)
Mike Murphy, Marines (Submitted By Melissa Franks)
John “Dusty” Goff, Army (Submitted by Courtney Goff)
SGT Brian Pulliam, Operation Iraqi Freedom.2 Tours (Submitted By Katrina Pulliam)
Donald Brown, Army
Freddie Joe Brown , USMC (1963) (Submitted By Donald W Brown)
Pvt. Ernest James Campbell U.S. Army, Battle of the Bulge, WW2 Seriously wounded in combat. Dec. 29, 1944 near Belgium. (Submitted By Jonas Anderson)
1SG Philip McDaniel & SGT April McDaniel Arkansas Army National Guard
Josh Coldiron. USMC 2003-2011 Commander of the Evening Shade VFW Post 8042, Evening Shade Volunteer Fire Department, Arkansas Lime (Submitted By Bri Coldiron)
Greg Moody. 20 years in the Navy (Submitted By Laura Moody)
Pvt. Elmo Anderson (and Vera Mae) Cave City, Arkansas U.S. Army, 1952-1954 Washington & Arkansas (Submitted By Jonas Anderson)
Durwood Elms was a National guardsman sent to Little Rock to help during the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, AR in 1957. He later was in the AR Army Reserve. (Submitted By Lesa Elms Watson)
Captain Mitchel Brewer Cave City, Arkansas U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, Ranger Stateside and various countries. (Submitted by Jonas Anderson)
Paul Franks , Army (Submitted By Michael Franks)
Robert Stephens , Marines (Submitted By Candi Huff)
Nate Hickey. USMC 2019-2023. (Submitted By Bri Coldiron)
Charles “Peck” Wilson – Seaman, US Navy, USS Brill and USS Tile Fish Magness/Southside (Submitted By Juanice Nicole Swaim Carr)
Ernest “Jack” Swaim – Private, US Army, Engineer Battalion Limedale/Cushman (Submitted By Juanice Nicole Swaim Carr)
1SG Philip McDaniel, Arkansas Army National Guard 23yrs and still serving. (Submitted By April McDaniel)
Mavis Nelson, British Army (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
Bass Nelson (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
Billy L. Nelson (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
Ray Cook (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
Kristi Kirkland Parr, US Navy (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
Hoyt T. Jackson, Navy Driver (Submitted by Casse Jackson Huven)
Stewart Jackson, Air Force 1979-1992 (Submitted by Casse Jackson Huven)
Joe Nelson & Brandy Nelson (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
Paul Arthur “Art” Slisher, US Army (Submitted by Fran Slisher)
Myrl Lawrence, Army 1984-1998
Rubin Lawrence, Army World War II (Submitted by Jennifer Lawrence Davis)
Robert Merritt (Submitted by Robin Merritt Price)
Barry Nelson (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
William Shone Franks, US Army (Submitted by Lisa Slisher)
Alen Richardson (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
Johnny Doyle Bunch, US Air Force (Submitted by Lisa Slisher)
Tony Bunch, US Army (Submitted by Lisa Slisher)
Hershel “PeeWee” Franks & Robert “Bobby” Franks (Submitted by Lisa Slisher)
Billy Lee Franks (Submitted by Lisa Slisher)
Charles “Charlie” Franks (Submitted by Lisa Slisher)
Joshua David Enoch, US Navy (Submitted by Lisa Slisher)
Jesse Carlton Franks, US Army (Submitted by Lisa Slisher)
Jerry Matthews (Submitted by Mary Matthews)
Warren Smith US Army. Served in Vietnam & retired from the National Guard
Hugh P Moore, US Navy Korean War Veteran (Submitted by Dianne Moore)
Leon Crow, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment 11th Airborne Division (Submitted by Monica McDougal)
Richard “Andrew” Kirk, Company B 2nd Battalion 153rd Infantry (Submitted by Monica McDougal)
Jimmy Dale Cook, National Guard (Submitted by Amanda Cartwright)
Mark Hines Standing at tunnel in the Korean DMZ
