When it comes to titles, some are amazingly descriptive. A police officer is a lawman (or woman.) A prize fighter is a boxer. In the military, a sergeant is a leader.
But let’s dissect the word “sergeant.” It comes from the French word “sergent” meaning “servant.” That in turn, derives from the Latin work “serviens, which means “servant” or “soldier.” So, it’s fitting that Dixie Thompson received the honor of being named as January’s Veteran of the Month. Not only is she a retired Army Sergeant First Class and a dedicated volunteer, but as a civilian she is known as “Sergeant Dixie.” She is a highly respected and enterprising woman, donating her time, expertise and service to a variety of veterans causes.
She entered the service as a member of the Women’s Army Corps. In the late 1970s the Corps was blended under the same banner as the Army of the United States, so she is an Army retiree. Among her other volunteer efforts, she serves on the board of the Woman Veterans of America. She is active in numerous veterans’ organizations and knits items of warmth and comfort in support of breast cancer survivors.
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