VETERANS

Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Joseph Holt

Thank you for your example of service and bravery.

  • By David Lydon, Flagler County Veterans Services Officer
  • | 5:00 a.m. July 21, 2023
Joseph Holt. Courtesy photo
Joseph Holt. Courtesy photo
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Joseph Holt

  • Branch of Military: U.S. Marine Corps
  • Dates of Service: 1995-2002
  • Rank/Occupation: Sergeant/Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician and Military Corrections Officer
  • Hometown: San Diego, California
Joseph Holt. Courtesy photo

Joseph Holt enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17. He served in overseas assignments in Okinawa, Japan and South Korea. For his honorable service, Holt received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and a Meritorious Unit Commendation. He is a prolific author, having written 11 books, including "Your Brain is the Key to the Universe." Having lived in Hawaii, and due to his laid back personality, he is known by his friends as "Aloha Joe." Holt is the father of two sons and proud grandpa of two granddaughters. He resides in Palm Coast and is the historian for American Legion Post 115, Assistant Quartermaster to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8696, and Secretary of the VFW Riders. Holt is a Life Member of the DAV and VFW.

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

 

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