J.R. Stafford, left, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter 989, reads information on the rededication of the POW/MIA seat at Greater Nevada Field. From Stafford’s left are former POW John Leavitt, Aces General Manager Emily Jaenson and VVA member Ray Scow.

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Aces, Vietnam vets rededicate POW-MIA seat

WWII Army veteran honored during the game with Tacoma

A former Army soldier and prisoner of war became the first honoree to occupy a special chair at Greater Nevada Field.

• By Steve Ranson
• September 15, 2021