A Cortez view: U.S. and South Korean militaries join in parade Parade marks the celebration of South Korea’s 76th military anniversary October 2, 2024
Bayfield native named Navy’s top sailor in 2023 Petty Officer First Class Austin Smith wins award for work on submarine naval base May 16, 2024
La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos ‘They don’t have to go through this alone,’ says county manager and Afghan vet August 21, 2021
Was there no middle path in Afghanistan? Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., among those who wrongly believed Afghan forces were moving toward self-sufficiency over the past 20 years,… August 17, 2021
Four Corners veterans react to Afghanistan withdrawal Uncertainty a pervading feeling among vets as U.S. pulls out of longest war May 22, 2021
Local News Colorado delegation responds to airstrikes in Syria Action in Syria was in response to recent chemical weapons attack April 14, 2018
Kristine Candelaria graduates from Air Force Honor Guard Kristine Candelariadu1-i-syn The Journal Kristine Candelaria graduated on Dec. 9 from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard at the Joint… January 31, 2017
Education Dolores grad completes basic training For the Journal U.S. Air Force Airman Dustin L. Rosenbaugh graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base,… December 20, 2015
Local News Governor dedicates Colorado’s Gold Star Tree of Honor Army Spc. George Raymond Geer of Cortez is one of more than 350 Colorado military service members lost in the… December 13, 2015
DS - News Veteran reflects on WWII, atomic devastation Cortez man served in Hiroshima, Pacific, World War II August 5, 2015
MT - News Vet reflects on WWII, atomic devastation Former Mancos resident served in Hiroshima August 4, 2015
Local News Vet reflects on WWII, atomic devastation Cortez man served in Hiroshima, Pacific August 3, 2015
Local News Veterans honored on Pearl Harbor Day ‘For years after I got out, nothing was ever said to recognize what we did’ December 9, 2014
Living A family never forgets Mother of casualty of war raises funds at gun show to honor Phelps May 1, 2014
Columnists Remember our vets as holiday lights go up ‘Tis the season. Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and then the shopping mania will begin. Sometimes I think… November 26, 2013
Columnists Remember our soldiers as holiday lights go up ’Tis the season. Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and then the shopping mania will begin. Sometimes I think… November 24, 2013
MT - News Mystery of lost war medals is revealed With tears streaming down her face, Ester Reed gently placed her fingers on a display case of military honors awarded… November 5, 2013
Local News Mystery of lost medals revealed With tears streaming down her face, Ester Reed gently placed her fingers on a display case of military honors awarded… November 5, 2013
