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Dr. Peter M. Rhee served for 24 years, working as a Navy surgeon. He is known for saving many lives at a 2011 shooting in Tucson.

Bill Blass was a world-renowned fashion designer who put his career on hold to join the Ghost Army during WWII.

Navy Veteran John Thach served in World War II and the Korean War. He invented the Thach Weave and Big Blue Blanket Defense.

Army Veteran Felix L. Sparks, who served in World War II, is best known for his role in liberating the Dachau concentration camp.

Navy Veteran Christian Crifasi biked 3,442-miles across the U.S. over 88 days, raising awareness and funds for the charity CreatiVets.

Robin Olds, known for his brash personality, became an endearing figure thanks to his leadership, forward-thinking in aerial warfare and love for fellow Air Force pilots.

Randolph Bresnik served in the Marine Corps during Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom. In 2004, he was selected to become a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut.

Marine Corps Veteran Marco Polo Smigliani received a Purple Heart for his service during the Vietnam War. He was a crew member of SS Columbia Eagle, the first American ship to be hijacked in 150 years.

This #OperationSong spotlight is on "Peacemaker" by Veteran Gloria Savage, who served in the United States Air Force for 20 years.

In his song “The Cry of the Wounded,” Army Veteran Tom Spooner reflects on his struggles with PTSD and offers hope to others.

Carmelita Vigil-Schimmenti was the first Hispanic woman to reach the rank of brigadier general.

Army Veteran Summer Elmer served in the military for five years, in which she was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Fort Hood, Texas.