The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC, is named after a 19-year-old Marine who gave his life in Vietnam to save his fellow servicemembers. A new portrait honors his memory.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Donald “Don” L. Scott, who served over 31 years in the Army and retired as a brigadier general.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Milton Mathews, who served with the 101st Airborne Division during Vietnam.
Army Veteran Sam French co-wrote “I Fly” with Don Goodman and Matt Dame. The song opens with French remembering that, like most males of his generation, he was drafted into service. French was just 21 in 1969, and he “wanted to have a choice, didn't want to be one of those front line-boys."
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Mark R. Black, who was killed in action during Vietnam while supplying ammunition to other Marines.
Military movies can often remind Veterans of their service. They can also bring up painful memories of the past.
Air Force Veteran and Silver Star recipient John Pighini is someone who knows both sides of this issue. He recently worked as a technical adviser on a major motion picture that showcased the bravery of service members, but also brought up a painful past. These movies can sometimes show Veterans dealing with their own struggles: anger, paranoia, edginess, regret and survivor’s guilt.
Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran John Pighini, a Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient from the Vietnam War.
Colonel Charles Beckwith was a Special Forces officer who founded the secretive special operations unit known as Delta Force.
On the anniversary of the USS Pueblo incident, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Donald Richard Peppard, who served aboard the ship.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran William H. Pitsenbarger, a Medal of Honor recipient featured in the upcoming movie “The Last Full Measure.”
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Jim Shima, who navigated B-52 bombers during the Vietnam War and retired as a lieutenant colonel.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Mary Jane Wilcox Crumpler, who served during the Korean War at Philadelphia Naval Hospital.