Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave., invites people of all ages to attend the Thomas S. Wade Veterans Program at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and Washington County Veterans Service Officer Jerry Story will be the guest speaker.

The event, named for former prisoner of war and longtime Carver community member Thomas S. Wade, will honor retired U.S. Navy Capt. William A. Coleman Jr. and other members of the military who have served our country.

Coleman’s naval career spanned more than 27 years, and he logged nearly 20 years at sea on eight different ships. The Langston High School graduate and former East Tennessee State University Director of Human Resources also served as second in command of three vessels and commanding officer of four U.S. Navy warships.

The Johnson City resident has been involved in a number of civic and professional activities, including the Langston Educational and Arts Development Committee and the Johnson City Civil Service Commission.   

For more information, call 423-461-8830.

CONTACT:    Herb Greenlee, center supervisor
                             Carver Recreation Center
                             423.461.8830

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