Brother Mike Jackson has been awarded the Grand Lodge of Ohio’s Rufus Putnam Award for his work to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War. Jackson is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of service, including 210 combat missions in Vietnam. His work for veterans began with his retirement in 1991. Jackson is particularly distinguished by his work with Operation Welcome Home, which recognizes and thanks Vietnam veterans by holding belated welcome home celebrations. Jackson is a native of Tipp City and a member of Tippecanoe Lodge.
