Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Tanya Whitaker

Thank you for your example of service and bravery.


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  • | 11:20 a.m. February 21, 2022
Tanya Whitaker. Courtesy photo
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If you would like to submit a Veteran of the Week for publication, send the details below, and photos, to [email protected].

Tanya Whitaker

  • Branch of military: U.S. Army
  • Dates of Service: 1998-1999
  • Rank / Occupation: Private / Transportation Specialist
  • Hometown: Bunnell, Florida
Tanya Whitaker. Courtesy photo
Tanya Whitaker. Courtesy photo

Tanya Whitaker is a busy working mother. Her husband, Jeremy, is also a veteran. In addition to ferrying her children to scout meetings and sporting events, she is a very active member of the Flagler County veteran community.

Whitaker represents American Legion Post 115 as a member of the Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council. She is also the primary organizer of the Legion Post’s Wreaths Across America campaign each year for the Espanola and Masonic cemeteries. Her whole family gets involved and they spend countless hours annually maintaining the Espanola Cemetery, mowing, cleaning and replacing unserviceable U.S. flags.

 

Need help with veteran services?

For information about benefits available to veterans and other support organizations, visit https://www.flaglercounty.gov/departments/veterans-services.

 

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