Travis Ugland, an Army veteran from Rapid City, is one of the many heroes being honored with a banner in Downtown Rapid City. Ugland shared the unique story of his time in the service and the challenges he faced after being medically chaptered. “It was near September 11th when I...
Rosemary McMahon is one of the few women currently represented by a Veterans Honor Banner in Downtown Rapid City. McMahon served as a WAVE (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service) to the Navy, and she carries her legacy with great pride. When she was just 20 years-old, McMahon made...
By the time he retired from the Air Force, Russell Johnson had earned the rank of command chief master sergeant, which is the highest enlisted rank position on the base. According to Johnson, his career began in 1972. “My wife Joanie and I got married when we were in high...