Veteran Spotlight: Army 1st Lt. Thomas LaRoseThomas LaRose served his country in the Army as a first lieutenant from 2017 to 2021. Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer Denis RussellThis proud Vietnam veteran grew up in Somerville. Veteran Spotlight: Navy Seaman Herbert PutnamHerbert Putnam served his country in the Navy as a seaman from 1952 to 1956, separating from the service as a fireman, first class. Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael LewisMichael Lewis served his country in the Navy as a petty officer, second class, from 1977 to 1994. Veteran Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Paula SmithPaula Smith served her country in the Army for more than 20 years and retired as a lieutenant colonel. Veteran Spotlight: Marine Capt. Carter HuntHis first assignment would be commanding a rifle platoon with Echo Company, 5th Marine Division. His first day entailed a truck ride out to Hill 52, where his company commander introduced him to his platoon sergeant. Veteran Spotlight: Army Staff Sgt. Arthur Wiknik Jr.Arthur Wiknik Jr. served his country in the Army's 101st Airborne as a staff sergeant from 1968 to 1970. |







