Mountain Home marks 25 years of Veterans Plaza with new military insignias

Dozens of veterans, elected officials and community members gathered at First Security Bank Veterans Plaza 2000 yesterday to honor military service members and mark the 25th anniversary of the downtown memorial. The ceremony, hosted by Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251, began with a presentation of colors by multiple veterans organizations including the Mountain Home Naval…

ByChris FultonNovember 12, 20250Comments

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We’ll see you at MH’s Veterans Day ceremonies — no Tuesday edition

The Mountain Home Observer will not publish on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The newspaper office will be closed on Monday as we take time to honor those who have served our nation. Regular publication will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Breaking news will continue to be posted on our website as…

ByChris FultonNovember 10, 20250Comments

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Veterans Council to host commemoration on Tuesday

The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will host its annual Veterans Day commemoration at 11 a.m. next Tuesday at First Security Bank Veterans Plaza 2000, marking the 25th anniversary of the Veterans Wall. Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 will serve as the host organization for the event, with Commander Curtis Grant leading the branch's participation.…

ByChris FultonNovember 10, 20250Comments

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Veterans Council to mark Veterans Day, 25th anniversary of Veterans Wall

The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will host its annual Veterans Day commemoration at 11 a.m. next Tuesday at First Security Bank Veterans Plaza 2000, marking the 25th anniversary of the Veterans Wall. Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 will serve as host organization for the event, with Commander Curtis Grant leading the branch's participation. David…

ByChris FultonNovember 5, 20250Comments

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USS Arkansas crew honors Veterans Day in Mountain Home

The crew of the USS Arkansas (SSN 800), a Virginia-class submarine under construction in Newport News, VA, will conclude their statewide Veterans Day tour with several events in Mountain Home, including appearances at local schools and the city's Veterans Day ceremony. Commander Huber and his crew will arrive in Mountain Home on Sunday, November 10,…

ByChris FultonNovember 11, 20240Comments

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Night Stalkers don’t quit: Veterans and families honored in Mountain Home

Mountain Home veterans were honored this past Saturday at Veterans Plaza 2000 as members of the community came together for formal ceremonies with guest speaker Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4) (Retired) Jason Nazarenko. Nazarenko retired in October 2019 after 23 years of service in the U.S. Army. The last 10 years of his career were…

ByAlison FultonNovember 13, 20230Comments

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Veterans Day, deer season, elections and oh, by the way– no edition on Friday

Deer season with modern guns is upon us here in Arkansas, which means one thing in the Fulton household: the annual deer hunting trip. This year marks my husband Chris's last hunting trip with his father, Clay Fulton, a Newport, AR resident. My father-in-law is ready to give it up at his age as he…

ByAlison FultonNovember 9, 20230Comments

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No edition on Veterans Day

Hey Mountain Home, it's been awhile. We will be closed on Veterans Day, so that means no edition. While I usually do not take off for Veterans Day, this year marks a rare opportunity for me and my father, who is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, to spend some quality time…

ByChris FultonNovember 10, 20220Comments