In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Third Circuit Court chose to highlight those who served in the military. Those who have served have protected the freedoms of this nation. First, the Court recognizes all of those who graduated and are currently enrolled in our Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). The VTC promotes sobriety, recovery and stability through a coordinated response that involves cooperation and collaboration with the traditional partners found in problem-solving courts, with the addition of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care networks, Veterans Benefits Administration, and veterans and veterans’ family support organizations. The Court also salutes its judges and employees who have served in the various branches of the military. Our national flag waves proudly because of your courage and selfless service. Our newsletter this month is dedicated to all of the Veterans. What Is A Veteran? A “Veteran” – whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserved – is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check payable to “The United States of America,” for an amount of up to, and including his life.” That is honor. ~Unknown

Judge Ulysses W. Boykin U.S. Army 1 LT Adjutant Generals Corps Commanding Officer 305th Army Postal Unit and Installation Postal Officer of 18th Airborne Corps Headquarters Active duty service March 1971 to September 1972

Ron G. Buchanan U.S. Air Force Sergeant E-4 SAC Command 1978 – 1982

Josef Funchess U.S. Navy, E-5 (Intelligence) 2000-2004 U.S. Army, Captain 2004 – 2013

Alena Lawrence U.S. Navy E-3 3/5/1995 – 12/11/1997

Judge Craig S. Strong Pvt. Strong – U.S. Army Reserve – 1971 Military Law Judge – 1988 Commander, Judge Advocate General Corps U.S. Naval Reserve, RET – 2004

Andrée J. Tarrant U.S. Coast Guard-Retired ME1/PS, Maritime Enforcement Specialist/Port Security – Federal Law Enforcement Officer Training: Quantico, Cape May, New Orleans, Charleston and Detroit Campaigns: Persian Gulf War Operation Enduring Freedom (9 – 11) Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Operation Iraqi Freedom Deepwater Horizon (BP Oil Spill) Operation New Dawn

Priscilla Ann Wells U.S. Air Force – February 1978, serving in the Communications field, starting as an Airman reaching Master Sergeant rank. In 1994, Priscilla Ann Wells was commissioned as an Officer, Lieutenant, assigned to the Medical/Mental Health field as an Administrator and later earned the rank of Captain. In May 2006, Captain Wells retired, serving 28 years.

The Court would also like to recognize our court partner from the County Clerk’s office. Sheryl Lamarand U.S. Marine Corps E-4 Corporal 1987 – 1991 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was 6057-Aviation Hydraulics Mechanic F/A-Hornet aircraft Served one tour of duty overseas in 1990 in Japan, Thailand, Korea, and the Philippine Islands While serving, also worked Temporary Assignment of Duty with the Military Police Served as a Unit Secretary and Training Officer with the Canton Young Marines

Credit for display: Federal Reserve Bank honoring the Veterans