Mike Ruzzi

3 weeks ago | erienewsnow.com | Mike Ruzzi

During the last four years of featuring local veterans and their families, we have met several veterans with deep military bonds. That is the story of Cindy Thompson. She is now years removed from a career in the U.S. Air Force that lasted over two and a half decades. Just two days after her 18th birthday, Cindy Thompson started her career in the military. She was stationed at two bases in the states and then had three deployments.

4 weeks ago | erienewsnow.com | Mike Ruzzi

In four weeks, John Aaron Shirey will officially become a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is retiring next month on June 7th, and after 32 years of serving his country, he simply says, "It's time."Currently stationed in Forth Worth, Texas, Shirey still thoroughly enjoys his job as a C-130 load master. He never planned to serve over 30 years in the U.S. Air Force.

1 month ago | erienewsnow.com | Mike Ruzzi

For over two decades, Karen Morahan has distinguished herself in nursing education, military service, and community development. She is the focus of tonight's Remembering Our Veterans. Her distinguished 20-year military career in the U.S. Air Force exemplifies her commitment to service. She served in critical roles including Vice Commander of the Aero Medical Staging Squadron and Assistant Director of USAF Nursing Services, retiring as Lt. Colonel in 2011.

1 month ago | erienewsnow.com | Mike Ruzzi

Since leaving the U.S. Air Force in the mid-1970's, Ray Lehr had many sleepless nights and it's all related to his assignments on base. A base where he also became disabled.

1 month ago | erienewsnow.com | Mike Ruzzi

Erie News Now continues to honor local veterans and their families in our long-running series entitled, Remembering Our Veterans. This week, our Mike Ruzzi tells the story of Bill Fisher, a U.S. Air Force Veteran. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Bill Fisher had a unique assignment, he was a dog handler. His dogs, Wolf and Rex, were life savers. Wolf has the dark coat. Bill is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and moved here to be closer to family.