Articles for tag: Silver Star Medal

Dexter Memorial Day Celebration to Feature Heroic Air Force Veteran John Van Etten

Following the Dexter Memorial Day Parade, folks will have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from John Van Etten, a highly decorated Air Force serviceman, as he recounts his harrowing experience during the Vietnam War’s most daring rescue operation, known as Bat 21. John Van Etten, known by his call sign Nail32 during his service, ...