The word "veteran" conjures up different images for different people. For me, it looked like the silhouette of a soldier or veteran in front of the American flag on a truck plaquard or a bumper sticker proclaiming "God bless America." But in 2017, this Louisiana mother became acutely aware that patriotism is more than a bumper sticker.
During WWII, young Cajun and Creole soldiers suddenly found themselves in crucial, invaluable roles that quite literally helped obtain victory in Europe.
In recent weeks, massive plane sightings have become a frequent occurrence around Acadiana. In the past couple of days, there has been a military plane conducting exercises in the area and the people of Lafayette have made sure to get their cameras out this time.