Michigan Vietnam veteran honored by his niece as she’s promoted to lieutenant colonel
Michigan Vietnam veteran honored by
Danny Walburn pins lieutenant colonel insignia on his niece, Ashley Sykes. Below, Walburn holds his Vietnam Veteran Recognition Certificate. Inset photo, Danny Walburn.
GLADWIN COUNTY
On one special day last month, Ashley Dykes was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Michigan National Guard while her uncle, Danny Walburn, was honored for his service in the Vietnam War.
Dykes and Walburn share a special bond through their service. Dykes joined the Army in 2003, then the Guard in 2007. Walburn joined the Army in 1969 and served in Vietnam as a tank commander.
