BOSSIER CITY, La. - A B-52 bomber passes over ChristFit gym in Bossier City as founder Billy Weatherall raises the American flag for the day.
Before KTBS 3's Gerry May went off to retirement, he gave us this look back at some of the amazing Hometown Patriots he met in 2022.
Shreveport, La -- it was the mission that opened the Gulf War after Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.
SHREVEPORT, La. - KTBS 3's Gerry May, whose last day on the air will be Friday, has another honor to add to his list of credits.
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- Earl Townsend’s entry to the Army during the Vietnam War sent a chill through his family in Marthaville. He was one of 8 …
BOSSIER CITY, La. -- Rick Holt’s story of service to country goes beyond the historic combat missions he flew on. His ingenuity and electronic…
SHREVEPORT, La. -- You may know Ken Epperson as a longtime Caddo Parish Commissioner. He’s headed into his 25th year – the only one ever elect…
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Paul Roussel came from a family of military helicopter pilots. So he followed in those footsteps, from high school to fligh…
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Angie Noelani was a teenager when she left with her mom from here to Lake Charles, looking for a new life. And thanks to he…
SHREVEPORT, La. -- At age 25, Aaron Heins decided it was time to serve his country in the Marines. It was also a dangerous time in the war in …
DE KALB, Tex. -- Some troops, quietly patrolling those thick jungles of Vietnam taped their dog tags together to keep them from jingling and g…
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Bill King was looking for an education when he joined the Air Force in 1963, before the U.S. got heavily involved in Vietna…
COUSHATTA, La. -- Operation Desert Storm came and went with Tom Jones remaining stateside as an instructor pilot, thinking he'd ever get the c…
HAUGHTON, La. -- As a boy, John Husak and his family had experienced the sorrow of war. But he had a dream. And they way to get there was in t…
DE KALB, Texas -- Max Shumake had a plan: step away from college for a semester, and rack up lots of overtime pay at Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant.
HOPE, Ark. -- Those John Wayne war movies that Jerry Crane watched, and his upbringing, inspired him to want to help his country in battle. He…
CARTHAGE, Texas. -- George Wolf is thought to be the oldest living former Navy sailor to reach their highest enlisted rank -- Master Chief Pet…
CARTHAGE, Tx. -- George Wolf is thought to be the oldest living former Navy sailor to reach their highest enlisted rank -- Master Chief Petty …
DE KALB, Tx. -- If his older brother could join the Marines, Johnny Powell says he could, too -- during the Vietnam War.
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Like everyone across the country 21 years ago at this time, Oliver Jenkins was stunned by the terrorist hijack attacks that…
BOSSIER CITY, La. -- Garland Williford used his gift of music in the military during the Vietnam War. And he still sings and plays to brighten…
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SHREVEPORT, La. -- Carl Townley is stepping up to help fellow veterans, one lesson at a time.
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Tom and Katie Aranda met in the Air Force while in England. It was not on the job, though. It was while volunteering to lea…
ORE CITY, Texas -- Eighty years ago, when his country needed him, Hosea McCain was using a crosscut saw to manually clear trees in the woodsy …
LONGVIEW, Tx. -- We're not sure if "Maverick" Pete Mitchell would give this a thumbs up. But retired U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Dan "Files" Filer…
BARKSDALE AFB, La. -- After flying on historic combat missions, retired Col. Trey Morriss has reached one of the highest positions now as a ci…
ROCKY MOUNT, La. -- Wayne Ford not only flew combat missions in helicopters. He was also the pilot for high level chopper trips back stateside.
COUSHATTA, La. -- As Top Gun: Maverick soars back on the big screen the captivating sequel to the 1986 classic Top Gun, Danny Snead won’t set …
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Tom and Katie Aranda met in the Air Force while in England. It was not on…
ORE CITY, Texas -- Eighty years ago, when his country needed him, Hosea McCain was using a c…
LONGVIEW, Tx. -- We're not sure if "Maverick" Pete Mitchell would give this a thumbs up. But…
BARKSDALE AFB, La. -- After flying on historic combat missions, retired Col. Trey Morriss ha…
ROCKY MOUNT, La. -- Wayne Ford not only flew combat missions in helicopters. He was also the…
COUSHATTA, La. -- As Top Gun: Maverick soars back on the big screen the captivating sequel t…
