Flagler County Veteran of the Week: James Miller

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James P. Miller

Branch of Military: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1984-2014
Rank/Occupation: Sergeant First Class/HVAC Technician and Ammunition Technician
Hometown: Niagara Falls, New York

After graduating from vocational school in 1984, Miller enlisted in the U.S. Army and went to boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and technical training at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He remained on active duty until 1998, then transitioned and served in the Texas Army National Guard and then the Arizona Army National Guard. During his military service, he was assigned at many Army posts across the southern U.S. and Colorado. His overseas assignments took him to Germany, Korea and Egypt with combat tours to both Iraq and Afghanistan. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with 9 oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with 6 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service with bronze service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, among others. Upon retirement in 2014, Miller made Palm Coast home with his wife of 32 years, Ursula, and their daughter. He continues to serve the community as a foster parent since 2015 and has given the sacrifice of time and love to more than 10 children. Miller and his wife are Realtors for Coldwell Banker Premier Properties, and their daughter is a sophomore at Savannah College of Art and Design.

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