VETERANS

Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Edward Beier

Thank you for your example of service and bravery.


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  • | 11:00 a.m. April 28, 2023
Edward Beier. Courtesy photo
Edward Beier. Courtesy photo
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Edward Beier

  • Branch of Military: U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force
  • Dates of Service: 1962-1992
  • Rank/Occupation: Special Agent/U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and Navy Combat Photographer
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Edward Beier, a Vietnam veteran, served eight years in the Navy as a combat photographer, graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and transferred to the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1992 as a special assistant to the commander, Office of Special Investigations (OSI). 

He received the Meritorious Service Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal. Beier retired in 2007 from Marriott after working for 15 years as a marketing executive.

He and his wife, Ophelia, moved to Palm Coast in 2007. Ophelia, an Army veteran, retired from the Department of Defense and is a Pentagon 9-11 survivor.

Edward Beier serves as the sergeant-at-arms and officer of the American Legion Post 115 and leads the American Legion Honor Guard.

He served over three years on the city of Palm Coast Beautification and Environmental advisory Committee, worked for Flagler Schools as a substitute teacher for over nine years and enjoys working part-time at Publix.

Need help with Veteran Services?

For information about support organizations and resources available to veterans, call 386-313-4014.

 

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