Gerald McMillen: Helping block Cuba

  • Retired United States Coast Guard veteran Gerald “Chief Mac” McMillen stands before the U.S. Coast Guard emblem at the Fannin County Veterans Museum.
    Retired United States Coast Guard veteran Gerald “Chief Mac” McMillen stands before the U.S. Coast Guard emblem at the Fannin County Veterans Museum.
  • In this photo from 2018, retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran Gerald McMillen lights candles of remembrance during a Veterans Day ceremony at West Fannin Elementary School.
    In this photo from 2018, retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran Gerald McMillen lights candles of remembrance during a Veterans Day ceremony at West Fannin Elementary School.
Not yet out of high school, Blue Ridge local Gerald “Chief Mac” McMillen knew he wanted to join the military, and at 17 years old, his father signed the paperwork for him to join the Navy.  “Me and…

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