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Veteran Stories
In this issue, look for these banners to
indicate a story about a local Veteran
Lubbock Senior Link Magazine is a quarterly publication distributed in
Lubbock and the surrounding areas. Visit www.lubbockseniorlink.com for
distribution maps and past editions.
PUBLISHER EDITORS
Erin Agee Jane Bromley VETERAN NEWS
Donna Hamblin
COVER PHOTOGRAPHY 9 Military & Veterans Alumni Network:
Brad Agee Sheridan Agee DESIGN Strengthening Service, Community and
Connection in Lubbock
STAFF Marielena Marrufo 12 Honoring the Contribution of Female
Hannah Agee Abigail Agee Veterans
Emily Agee Larry Williams 14 Hub City Freedom Quilters Honor Veterans:
One Quilt at a Time
67 The Power of Three
CONTRIBUTORS
Erin Agee, John A. Sturgill, Larry A. Williams, Erica Mater, National
WASP WWII Museum Staff, Kippra D. Hopper, Tom Randers, John
Castro, Rejena Meeks, Barbara Jensen, Betty Smith, Tonya Sturgill, Ted
Wilson, Vickie Walters, Marita Tedder, LaVila Henry, Sheila Jordan, 16 Nell “Mickey” Stevenson Bright
Sharon Story, Jane Bromley, Edward L. Williams, Dawn McPherson, Last of the Legendary WASP
Tammy Priedis, James Priedis, Samuel J. Ayers, Jonny Verbeten, Tammy Jeff Wheeler
Jones, June Hogue, Heather McVay, Adán Rubio, Victoria Whitehead, 18 The Last Battle of World War II
Lee Franks, Annie Mallamaci, Hannah Agee
ABOUT THE COVER 20 Tammy Gilreath
Seabee's “Can Do” Attitude
Quilts of Valor inspired the
backdrop for this year's cover photo 22 Capt. Cody Scarborough
as most of the 37 veterans honored A Tribute to His Distinguished Service
in this issue gathered for a breakfast 24 Richard Zartman
banquet and inspirational program. 2X Purple Heart Recipient
The abundance of red, white, Susan Villalobos
and blue fabric symbolized the 26 Jill of All Trades
gratitude, respect, and camaraderie
gracing the entire event. 28 Tom Randers
The Right Choice
Copyright 2026 Lubbock Senior Link Magazine. All rights reserved. Every effort is made 30 Rejena Meeks
to ensure the accuracy of all published material. We reserve the right to reject or edit all Hospice Nurse & Military Veteran
material contributed. Your letters and comments are welcomed and encouraged. Fred Wagner
32 From USACE to Engineering
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