Navy

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American Legion Riders Post 310 in Gun Barrel City gather Sept. 7 gather to celebrate the 103rd birthday of James Kenneth Fling (center). Fling is a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who served in Hawaii just after the attack on Pearl Harbor and now resides at Cedar Creek Lodge in Gun Barrel City.

NORFOLK, Va.–Petty Officer 2nd Class Erika Buie, a native of Malakoff serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Six in support of the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Buie joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Buie serves as a legalman.
“I joined the Navy fresh out of highschool,” said Buie. “I didn't know what I wanted to do and I knew the Navy could help me figure that out. Look at me now, fam. I made it.”