Author name: Paula Pedene

HAV Announces the Grand Marshals for the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

News Release For Immediate Release For further information, contact: Paula Pedene, 480-772-2934, paula@pedene.com Honoring America’s Veterans invites you to a News Conference to introduce the Grand Marshals for the 27th annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. What: News Conference to announce the Grand Marshals of the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Time: 11 a.m. Date: October 11,

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Amanda Tallman

Amanda Tallman: Honoring Service with Resiliency and Compassion, Veteran Grand Marshal for Operation Enduring Freedom

Amanda Tallman’s story began in 2007 when she enlisted in the Army Military Police Corps. This was when women were barred from combat roles, and she was attached to an infantry unit. Undeterred by the limitations placed upon her, she served as an MK19 gunner and demonstrated exceptional compassion during her deployment by coordinating efforts

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jeff Devore

Jeff DeVore: Honoring Courage Under Fire, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran Grand Marshal

Jeff DeVore’s service journey began in 1992 when he joined the United States Air Force. For his career, he piloted C-130 cargo aircraft across the globe, accumulating over 4,400 flight hours, including more than 850 in combat. His leadership roles included commanding the 30th Airlift Squadron in Wyoming, the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at a

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Patricia Little-Upah

Patricia Little-Upah: Honoring a Tireless Advocate, Operation Desert Storm Grand Marshal

Patricia Little-Upah Little-Upah’s journey through the ranks of the U.S. Army and her steadfast dedication to supporting fellow veterans are commendable. Born in Oakland, California, in 1945, Little-Upah’s life would soon be intertwined with the call of duty. She embarked on her military career in 1966 as US Army Nurse Patricia Thomson, serving both on

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Hugues Byrne

Hugues Byrne: Honoring Lifelong, Selfless Dedication to Service, Cold War Veteran Grand Marshal

Hugue Byrne, a retired Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran, Byrne is a noteworthy individual whose commitment to service inspires the entire Arizona veteran community. Hugues Byrne’s service journey began in 1976 when he joined the United States Marine Corps. He embarked on a path to accumulate over 1600 flight hours in helicopter models

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Herbert Pierpan

Colonel Herbert E. Pierpan: Honoring a true American patriot, Vietnam Veteran Grand Marshal

In his military career, Colonel Herbert E. Pierpan served in the Marine Corps and in retirement, became a respected community figure in Scottsdale. In an interview saved in the Library of Congress, he shared that his desire to serve in the military started early in his life. “I was a young boy during the second

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