PEA RIDGE — Sgt. First Class Michael E. Watkins, of Pea Ridge,
celebrated 33 years of service in the Arkansas
Army National Guard May 5. Watkins served with
the Charlie Battery 142nd Field Artillery Brigade
of Rogers for 30 years. He is now with the Joint
Force, headquartered at Camp Robertson, Little
Rock, for the last three years. Watkins was in
Dessert Storm, received the Bronze Star, ARCOM
Awards, Army service ribbons, 41 awards for
different accomplishments, humanitarian awards
and was inducted into the Honorable Order of
Saint Barbara, which recognizes individuals
who have demonstrated the highest standards
of integrity and moral character, displayed an
outstanding degree of competence and served
the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Branch with
selflessness. Watkins is the husband of Carol
June Watkins. They have five children and 14
grandchildren.
Community, Pages 11 on 05/11/2011