The Weekly Vista

Capt. Rita Miller honored on 100th Birthday

- STAFF REPORT

The Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas has establishe­d a quarterly recognitio­n program for veterans that have reached a milestone and/or demonstrat­ed their dedication to fellow veterans and community.

The first honorary veteran is Capt. Rita Miller. She served during World War

II and the Korean War, a member of the U.S. Army Nursing Corps serving her fellow veterans in multiple countries. Rita was a co-founder of Northwest Arkansas Women Veterans Group and has worked to support and enhance their voice and contributi­on of our veterans. The NWA community celebrated Rita’s 100th birthday on June 23 with multiple veterans’ groups and community participat­ing in a 40- to 50vehicle drive-by parade at her residence in Fayettevil­le.

In honor of Capt. Miller’s contributi­ons to the community, the Veterans Council placed an honorary banner at the Veterans Wall of Honor until the 4th of July. Please visit the Veterans Wall of Honor and drop them a message at board@vetwallofh­onor.org.

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 ?? Photo submitted ?? Capt. Rita Miller is honored at a 100th birthday celebratio­n at her Fayettevil­le home for her services in the United States Army Nursing Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
Photo submitted Capt. Rita Miller is honored at a 100th birthday celebratio­n at her Fayettevil­le home for her services in the United States Army Nursing Corps during World War II and the Korean War.

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