Cleburne County Veterans Affrs

12/12/2022

Marine CPL Jason S. Clairday from Salem, Arkansas was killed in action December 12, 2004 in Anbar Province, Iraq. Corporal Clairday served in the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Corporal Clairday was awarded the Navy Cross (posthumously) for his actions on this day.
Help us honor and remember him today.

12/12/2022

Marine CPL Curtis M. Obal from Cabot, Arkansas died December 12, 2009 while stationed at Camp Robinson, Arkansas
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12/06/2022

Legal challenges can interfere with transitioning from the military, getting a job, or accessing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services. If you are struggling with a legal challenge, VA, various pro bono legal service providers, and other nationwide resources are here to help.

Find legal help today: https://news.va.gov/109137/free-legal-services-for-veterans/

12/04/2022

12/01/2022

Army SPC Matthew K. Reece from Harrison was killed in action 15 years ago today when his vehicle encountered a makeshift bomb in Baghdad, Iraq. SPC Reece served with the US Army, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, out of Fort Bragg, N.C.

Help us honor and remember him today.

11/26/2022

Army SGT Michael A. Smith from Camden, Arkansas died November 26, 2004 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from injuries sustained during a November 7 attack in Baghdad, Iraq. Sgt Smith served in the Arkansas Army National Guard, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, Army National Guard, Texarkana, Ark.
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11/20/2022

Army SGT David S. Robinson from Fort Smith, Arkansas, died November 20, 2010 while conducting combat operations in Qalat, Afghanistan. Sergeant Robinson served in the United States Army, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, out of Vilseck, Germany
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11/16/2022

Army SGT Joseph A. Richardson from Booneville was killed in action ten years ago today, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire in Paktika Province, Afghanistan. Sgt Richardson served with the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, out of Fort Riley, KS

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11/13/2022

Army SGT James M. Clay from Mountain Home died November 13, 2008 while serving in Anbar Province, Iraq. He served with the US Army, 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, out of Little Rock, Ark.

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11/13/2022

Army 2LT Stuart F. Liles from Hot Springs, Arkansas, died 15 years ago today while serving in Bagram, Afghanistan. 2nd Lieutenant Liles served in the US Army, 122nd Aviation Support Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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11/11/2022

Army 1LT Adam D. Wright from Beebe, Arkansas died November 11, 2018 while serving at Camp Casey, South Korea. 1LT Wright served in the United States Army, Battery A, 6BN, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th FA BDE, Camp Casey, ROK
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11/05/2022

Navy PO2 Kevin R. Bewley from Hector, Arkansas was killed in action 15 years ago today while conducting combat operations in Salah ad Din Province, Iraq.
PO2 Bewley served in the United States Navy, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, out of Oak Harbor, Wash.
Help us honor and remember him today.