Reporter's note: This article originally published to South Indy Connect on Nov. 26, 2024.
Franklin Township resident Tim Jeffers (left, in the sunglasses) served as a Public Command Officer for General David Petraeus during his 2004-2005 tour in Iraq. In addition to meeting with the media, he fought alongside Iraqi soldiers. (Photo provided.)
By HANNAH GUNNELL
Not many 40 year olds get called up to the line of duty, but Franklin Township resident Tim Jeffers found himself in that position in 2004.
“I was ‘04-’05, and to be honest with you, it’s kind of like a dream,” he said.
The Scecina Memorial High School alumnus had served in the National Guard, then resigned to handle family affairs. When a soldier resigns, they sign a resignation letter for both the state commission and federal commission — but he didn’t sign for his federal commission at the time, so five years after resigning, he had orders to go back.
By HANNAH GUNNELL
Not many 40 year olds get called up to the line of duty, but Franklin Township resident Tim Jeffers found himself in that position in 2004.
“I was ‘04-’05, and to be honest with you, it’s kind of like a dream,” he said.
The Scecina Memorial High School alumnus had served in the National Guard, then resigned to handle family affairs. When a soldier resigns, they sign a resignation letter for both the state commission and federal commission — but he didn’t sign for his federal commission at the time, so five years after resigning, he had orders to go back.
Read more at https://communityconnectmedia.com/franklin-township-resident-reflects-on-service-with-national-guard-20-years-later
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