SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - For 79 years, Savannah and Chatham County have been celebrating veterans with a parade. This year, the first Black female veteran is leading the parade as Grand Marshal.
WTOC talked to Dr. Faye Prescott about her story of service and celebration.
“Always been a servant. Always serving, even before I went into the military, always doing community service, serving others, it’s always been a passion of mine,” said Dr. Prescott.
Faye Prescott is a Navy veteran and veteran advocate through her My Veterans Place 501c3.
“That is dedicated to helping active duty service members and their families. We offer comprehensive assistance such as housing assistance, giving unsheltered veterans or veterans in need of a house permanent housing. We offer gifting of reliable cars to

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