Special to The Clinton Courier
Ryan G. Groves, a Clinton resident, retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three, combat-wounded veteran, and National Park Service leader, has been selected as the 2026 Military Friendly® Veteran of the Year for the State of Mississippi and is now competing for the national title.
Groves served more than twenty-two years in the United States Army before continuing his commitment to public service with the National Park Service. He currently serves at Vicksburg National Military Park, where he has held leadership roles supporting park operations, visitor services, historic preservation and community partnerships…