Terry R. Osmon
United States Army
Sergeant First Class Terry Osmon honorably served in the United States Army Reserve for 27 years, from November 2, 1972, to November 2, 1999. He served as a helicopter crew chief.
During his service, Terry played a role in the Cuban Resettlement effort at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, supporting nearly 15,000 Cuban refugees during the Mariel Exodus. He also deployed to Southwest Asia in support of combat operations during Operation Desert Storm, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his role in assisting the United Nations Coalition in defeating the Iraqi Forces and Liberating the Republic of Kuwait from their armed aggression. In addition, he served in Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, a mission aimed at restoring a democratically elected government and promoting stability in the region. He also contributed to domestic relief efforts in 1993, assisting with the resettlement of Pattonsburg, Missouri, following two devastating floods that led to the town’s relocation to higher ground.
In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, Terry’s military honors include the Army Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, United Nations Medal for service in Haiti, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Terry’s commitment to service extended well beyond his military career. Alongside his 27 years in the Army Reserve, he dedicated 20 years to law enforcement, served 10 years on the school board, 4 years on the city council, and spent 8 years with the Department of Corrections at Crossroads.
