Name: Jeff Kelley

Joined Honor Corps: Five years ago

Enlisted: 1977

Years of Active Service: 1977-1980

Branch: Army

Why did you join the Honor Corps?

When I was in the military, I helped with military rites for funerals and so I continued those honors with the Honor Corps.

What were your duties in the Army?

I drove a tractor-trailer and delivered fuel for military vehicles. I was stationed at Fort Rucker in Alabama.

What advice do you have for new recruits?

Where else can you retire in 20 years? Itﾒs a great opportunity.

Name: John McCollum

Joined Honor Corps: In 2010

Enlisted: 1970

Years of Active Service: 1970-1976

Served During: Vietnam War

Branch: Navy

Why did you join the Honor Corps?

At my fatherﾒs funeral, it gave me more of a sense of what he stood for and it helped with the healing process. It is an honor and privilege to serve with the Honor Corps.

What were your duties in the Navy?

I was a second class gunnerﾒs mate. I maintained everything from small arms to five inch gun mounts.

What advice do you have for new recruits?

There are many educational opportunities and the service is becoming more technical. I believe it is an open ticket for any type of education you want.

Name: Kenneth Sharp

Joined the Honor Corp: Five or six years ago.

Enlisted: In 1955

Branch: Navy

Years of Active Service: 16-and-a-half years

Why did you join the Honor Corps?

Because I wanted to show my respect for veterans who have passed away.

What were your duties in the Navy?

I did repairs on the ships, by welding and doing damage control.

What advice do you have for new recruits?

I think itﾒs the best thing you can do, joining the service. You learn to have respect for others.

Name: Sollie Workman

Joined Honor Corps: In 2005

Drafted: Into the Army in 1968

Enlisted: Into the National Guard in 1984

Why did you join the Honor Corps?

Buck Pritt approached me and asked me to join. After I retired from the Forest Service, I joined. I feel it is my duty to honor veterans and pay my respect.

Why did you enlist in the National Guard after serving in the Army?

My brother was in the National Guard, and he talked me into it. I thought I could help the young people. I served in Vietnam, and not all of my buddies came back. I felt obligated to continue to serve my country.

What were your duties?

I was a basic surveyor/engineer as Operations Sergeant. I was involved with every kind of project ﾖ bridges, roads, water facilities.

What advice do you have for new recruits?

Go for it. Itﾒs a good experience you canﾒt get anywhere else. I was drafted and proud to serve. I didnﾒt regret it. It gives you a fantastic experience, options to see and do. I got to see a lot of the world. Itﾒs good especially for those not sure of what they want to do with their lives. It isnﾒt for everybody, though.