Petty Officer 3rd Class William Ballard, a native of Atoka serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Va. Ballard graduated in 2020 from Munford High School. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Atoka. “It’s important to stay true to a cause or purpose,” said Ballard. “There’s a commitment required to serve in the … [Read more...] about Atoka native William Ballard serves aboard Norfolk-based USS Ross
Military Matters
Men of Valor: A Tipton County Museum exhibit honors the Wakefield and Wherry brothers
A family’s legacy - a torch of honor and patriotism - which started with a father and uncles serving in the United States Navy and Army during World War II, was passed down to sons and now grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is a fitting honor for the Wakefield and Wherry descendants of the enslaved and sharecroppers. Oldest son, William Thomas “Tommy” Wakefield, … [Read more...] about Men of Valor: A Tipton County Museum exhibit honors the Wakefield and Wherry brothers
Munford corpsman earns Sailor of the Year honor
A Munford High School graduate turned U.S. Navy Sailor was recently named the 2019 Sailor of the Year for Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi, Texas. Navy Counselor 2nd Class David Butler graduated from Munford High School in 2008 and enlisted in the Navy in 2010 as a Hospital Corspman. Following tours at Naval Health Clinic New England in Rhode Island and Field Medical … [Read more...] about Munford corpsman earns Sailor of the Year honor
VIDEO: Drummonds native Michael Pugh patrols seas from the air for U.S. Navy
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson G. Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach OAK HARBOR, Wash. – Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Pugh, a native of Drummonds, wanted to give back to his country. “I wanted to do my part serving the country,” said Pugh. “I wanted to give back for everything that's been given to me, and the Navy gave me that opportunity.” Now, … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Drummonds native Michael Pugh patrols seas from the air for U.S. Navy
