Veterans Voices: Korean War Veteran Reflects On Air Force Service
BISMARCK — Despite not getting the press that it so rightfully deserved, the Korean War featured many firsts for the U.S. Military, including the use of jet planes. But one member of the Air Force had...
View ArticleVeterans Voices: Retired CMSgt. James Henderson
Here at KX News we’re proud of our armed forces, and the Veterans that have served our country. That’s why over the next month, we’re telling stories of our local community Veterans in a special...
View ArticleVeterans Voices: Air Force Veteran served his country, and community
Here at KX News, we’re proud of our armed forces and the veterans that have served our country. In today’s Veteran Voices, we share the story of an Air Force vet whose dedication to service extended...
View ArticleVeterans Voices: Bismarck man recalls carrying Eisenhower’s casket
At the time, it was just a job. It was later that Albrecht came to appreciate the gravity of that job: carrying the casket of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. “Obviously, you think Eisenhower was a...
View ArticleVeterans Voices: Calvin Grinnell, a Three Affiliated Tribes Warrior
“We have a long history of the warrior tradition and that’s what motivated me to join the service.” It’s a tradition that spans centuries. Warriors of the Three Affiliated Tribes have been serving our...
View ArticleVeterans Voices: Teddy Ranschler
It’s unfathomable the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country — and what Teddy Ranschler sacrificed years and years ago was a high school education. In 1943, military officials came into the...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Veteran Keeps Others’ Legacies Alive
Shirley Olgeirson’s Story Like many North Dakota veterans, Shirley Olgeirson has centered her life around serving her country. She joined the National Guard while she was still in college, as part of...
View ArticleWorld War II POW Knows The Horror Of War
FARGO — It was the largest and bloodiest battle America fought in during World War II. Nearly 90,000 U.S. troops were either wounded, killed or captured in the Battle of the Bulge. One of those...
View ArticleVeterans Voices: Army veteran shares journey through recovery
While Veterans Day has passed, KX News is still honoring all of the veterans who have served and continue to do so. In today’s Veterans Voices, we don’t just have a story of a remarkable veteran but...
View ArticleVeterans Voice: A Decision To Join The Military Changed His Life
“I always tell people that I would not be here if it wasn’t for the Air Force because what I learned in the Air force helped me to transit into civilian life,” said Louis Mcleod, Vietnam Veteran....
View ArticleVeterans Voices: ‘Candyman Joe’ will put a smile on your face
In continuing with our Veterans Voices series, meet Joe the “Candyman” Thomas. Thomas was drafted during the Korean War from 1951 through 1953. At 90 years old, he spends his free time putting smiles...
View ArticleLincoln, ND veteran to receive mortgage-free home
Veteran Joe Sielski will receive a mortgage-free home Friday after Wells Fargo donated to Military Warriors Support Foundation. Following a brief ceremony to congratulate the veteran Friday at 11...
View ArticleVeterans Voices: WWII Veteran Lyle Lunde
Tonight, we wrap up our series Veterans Voices with a 97-year-old Navy veteran who served in World War II. “You talk about a bunch of loners from out here in the midwest, we went into Grand Central...
View ArticleBismarck Heating and Air to install furnace, air conditioner in home of local...
BISMARCK — Bismarck Heating and Air, in conjunction with Lennox Industries and in honor of Veterans Day, is having its fourth annual “Give Until it Hertz.” According to Mike Kambeitz, owner of...
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