CHI Health at Home – Bismarck “We Honor Veterans” program had the privilege to honor Dwight’s military service during his Veteran Pinning Ceremony. Family and friends were honored to participate in his ceremony. Dwight was drafted into the United States Army in September 1966 and completed his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington. His primary duty location was HQ Co USAPC Sixth Army at Fort Lewis, Washington where he served for 2 years. Dwight was released from active duty in 1968, he then served in the United States Army Reserve from September 1968 until he was honorably discharged from service in 1972. Dwight’s rank at discharge was Specialist 4th Class (E-4), his Military Occupational Specialty was Personnel Specialist 71 H(Hotel) 20. Medals and awards Dwight received were the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter M-14 Rifle. He was a member of the American Legion in Cannonball. A memory Dwight shared was being called up a year later for 2 weeks of active duty filling in for the National Guard. They only needed 2 Personnel Specialists but 4 showed up. “Dwight, on behalf of the United States and CHI Health at Home – Bismarck “We Honor Veterans”, thank you for your service.” (fb)

CHI Health at Home – Bismarck “We Honor Veterans” program had the privilege to honor Leon’s military service during his Veteran Pinning Ceremony. Family and friends were honored to participate in his ceremony. Leon received his Quilt of Valor in September 2021. Leon served in the United States Army from 1955 – 1962. He was a member of the 818th Engineer company out of ND that was activated and sent to Ft. Lewis Washington during the Cold War where he supported the Berlin Crisis Mission. He joined the Army National Guard and served from 1978 until he was honorably discharged in 1994. Leon was a dedicated soldier that prepared the food and provided much needed necessities to the solders of his unit and those he supported. Leon always maintained his humility but worked very hard to do the very best job he could to support the mission and the troops. Leon’s rank at discharge was Sergeant 1st Class and his MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) ration break down. He is a member of the Bismarck Amvets Post 9. A memory Leon shared: Camping by the Missouri River with guard members from South Dakota, meeting new people, and putting the floating bridge down across the Missouri River. “Leon, on behalf of the United States and CHI Health at Home – Bismarck “We Honor Veterans”, thank you for your service.” (fb)