America250: Army Air Forces Veteran Thomas McGuire Jr.
This week’s America250 salute is Army Air Forces Veteran Thomas McGuire Jr., who was one of the two highest-scoring aces in American military history.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Marty Jackson
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Marty Jackson, who served as a fighter-bomber pilot in the Pacific during World War II.
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran J.L. Hancock
On Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Day, today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran J.L. Hancock, a World War II casualty found Feb 17. 2021.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Lawrence Brooks
On his 112th birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Lawrence Brooks, the oldest living World War II Veteran.
#VeteranOfTheDay Navy and Air Force Veteran Herman Ortiz
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy and Air Force Veteran Herman Ortiz, who joined the service in 1978 and retired in 2015, serving in multiple roles.
#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran John Aleman
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran John Aleman, who served as a courier in Asia during the Vietnam War.
Melvin Bockelman: Technical Genius
Chief Master Sgt. Melvin Bockelman served in the Merchant Marines during World War II before joining the Air Force. He worked to computerize the Air Defense Command in Colorado before joining the Kansas City Police Department.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Walter Bernard Straka
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Walter Bernard Straka, a 101 year old and the last survivor of the Bataan Death March from Minnesota.
Hope after PTSD… Special Forces commando finds peace of mind
Special Forces commando Hird was at the top of his game. He was well-respected, in a stable relationship and had his act together. Nothing could rattle him. Until it did. Here’s his story of recovery.
5 inspiring stories honoring Veterans and their journeys, from AARP
Not only does AARP provide practical news and information to help Veterans and military families stay healthy, avoid scams and find employment at AARP.org/Veterans, AARP also works to share unique stories of service. This month we are are highlighting several stories about Veterans and their service experiences.
#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Sharolyn Walcutt
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Sharolyn Walcutt, who served as a nurse on the hospital ship USS Repose during the Vietnam War.
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran George Dibbs
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran George Dibbs, who shot combat footage in Europe and the Pacific during World War II.
