Commissioners Honor Iraq War Veteran
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Jordan Fouts-
James Marshall was named Veteran of the Month at the outset of the meeting, an honor that often goes to veterans of World War II, Korea or Vietnam. Marshall served in Iraq in 2003 during the opening of the conflict, part of a 13-year military career from 1993 to 2007.
Now a deputy with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Marshall enlisted during his senior year at Warsaw Community High School. He started as an ordinance specialist in the Reserves but decided to transfer to infantry. He ultimately joined the Indiana National Guard and served in the reconnaissance snipers.
Toward the end of his tour in Iraq he was assigned to security in towns, helping them establish their own forces. After his tour he went to Louisiana and Mississippi for a month in 2005 to help with Hurricane Katrina cleanup.
Marshall told commissioners he was impressed when he heard they honor veterans every month, saying veterans affairs are something “near and dear to my heart.” He added that it’s nice to see the country has moved past the sort of welcome returning Vietnam veterans received.
Also during the meeting, commissioners accepted a $50,000 grant for an administrative assistant, a continuing grant for an existing position. And they renewed the three-year agreement between the county highway department and the City of Warsaw for snow and ice cleanup.[[In-content Ad]]
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James Marshall was named Veteran of the Month at the outset of the meeting, an honor that often goes to veterans of World War II, Korea or Vietnam. Marshall served in Iraq in 2003 during the opening of the conflict, part of a 13-year military career from 1993 to 2007.
Now a deputy with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Marshall enlisted during his senior year at Warsaw Community High School. He started as an ordinance specialist in the Reserves but decided to transfer to infantry. He ultimately joined the Indiana National Guard and served in the reconnaissance snipers.
Toward the end of his tour in Iraq he was assigned to security in towns, helping them establish their own forces. After his tour he went to Louisiana and Mississippi for a month in 2005 to help with Hurricane Katrina cleanup.
Marshall told commissioners he was impressed when he heard they honor veterans every month, saying veterans affairs are something “near and dear to my heart.” He added that it’s nice to see the country has moved past the sort of welcome returning Vietnam veterans received.
Also during the meeting, commissioners accepted a $50,000 grant for an administrative assistant, a continuing grant for an existing position. And they renewed the three-year agreement between the county highway department and the City of Warsaw for snow and ice cleanup.[[In-content Ad]]
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