Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ke Sneller. Ke served as a hospital corpsman from 1997 to 2004.

Ke served in the Fleet Marine Force Operation Steel Knight, Operation Steel Serpent, Operation Ulchi Focus Lens, and Operation Mojave Viper. He also served as a medic for the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALS training and his team evaluated and processed hundreds of Marines pre-deployment or returning.

After serving in the Navy, Ke returned home and received a second bachelor’s of fine arts from the California School of Art and Design. Previously, he studied drama and visual arts at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, San Francisco State University and California State University, Sacramento. Ke is currently self-employed as an illustrator, concept artist and book artist.

In his free time, Ke is a master of martial arts. He has several black belts in Kyokushin and Renbukai. Ke is the owner of KSDZWraps, which makes apparel with the label “Made by a Veteran in the USA.” The main two purposes are to train Veterans in garment factories for one year and repurpose man-made plastic products into apparel.

Thank you for your service, Ke!


Nominate a Veteran for #VeteranOfTheDay

Do you want to light up the face of a special Veteran? Have you been wondering how to tell your Veteran they are special to you? You’re in luck! VA’s #VeteranOfTheDay social media feature is an opportunity to highlight your Veteran and his/her service.

It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to newmedia@va.gov with as much information as you can put together, along with some good photos. Visit our blog post about nominating to learn how to create the best submission.


Graphic By Kierra Willis: Kierra Willis is a Graphic Communication Major at the University of Maryland University College. She currently has an AAS in Graphic Design and Visual Communications.

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