Veteran Salute: Assisting in Nato's Reforger mission

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Originally set to work with mortars, E4 Specialist Butch McKinley found the right fit in the mechanic field. During his service, he'd contribute to a vital NATO mission amid the Cold War, the return of forces to Germany.

McKinley had a bit of a chip on his shoulder for joining the Army.

“My brother was Army," McKinley said, "two older brothers were Navy so I grew up pretty much with all of them in the service, so I figured I’d even it out.” 

That...