BYU employee served in Japan as part of war against terrorism
Little did Theodore H. Okawa know that after the Sept. 11 attacks, he would be sent across the world to help in the war on terrorism and that his service would lead him to receive an army commendation medal.
ROTC enrollment increased in last year
Enrollment in the ROTC program at BYU is up since last year, but the increase may not be related to the events of last Sept. 11 or a potential war with Iraq.
Junior cadets collapse on Patriots Day
Twenty-two Provo High School junior ROTC cadets became light-headed and dizzy and a few blacked out Thursday afternoon Nov. 14 in Brigham Square, during the Patriots Day parade.
BYU professor served as chaplain in Vietnam, Desert Storm
One name on the Vietnam memorial stands out in Grant Peterson's mind, Ernest Falkey. While in Vietnam, Falkey stepped on a land mine.
Peterson said he stood at Falkey's bedside in an evacuation hospital as an Army chaplain and friend, offering comfort during Falkey's last moments.
Army and Air Force ROTC host Patriots' Week
Between the city and county building at the center of Provo City stands a memorial to the lives of the soldiers from Utah County who served and died during the Vietnam conflict.
Provo honors veterans
During a short program held at the Eldred Senior Citizens Center, Provo Mayor Lewis K. Billings thanked Provo veterans for their service and dedication to the country.
WWII veteran shares war experiances
Marine Gunney Sargeant Keith Renstrom talks about his feelings of Veterans Day and tells a few of his experiences on Iwo Jima.
Local artist honors WWII vets
As the Marine Hymn was sung and old history was shared, new history was made when three former U.S. Marines reminisced together and signed a historic painting of WWII's Iwo Jima on Thursday, Nov. 8.
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