Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is every service member and Veteran of the United States Army. Happy 244th Birthday to the US Army!
Army Nurse Corps Veteran Lille Margaret Steinmetz Magette was a nurse during World War II who served in a tent hospital in France.
After a traumatic accident during Sgt. Kirstie Ennis’ deployment to Afghanistan left her with a prosthetic leg, she set out to inspire the world through her endeavors.
Edward Lyons recently learned he will join Sarasota National Cemetery in Florida after his graduation from the NCA Cemetery Director Internship Program
Army Veteran, John Edgar Keogh served during WWII and the Korean War. John was a gunner on a 37mm cannon and also worked in intelligence.
Some of our nation's greatest treasures aren't places, they are people. Leo LaCasse currently resides at the Salem, Virginia VA Community Living Center and will turn 99 this 4th of July. Leo is a decorated war hero who served in the Army Air Corps, flying 35 missions over occupied countries, and has survived three crash landings and received over 13 medals, including the Legion of Honor Medal, France's highest honor.
Thomas Hudner earned the first Medal of Honor awarded during the Korean War for trying to save his wingman.
Navy Veteran Edward Bishop served on the USS Hutchins and USS Gearing during World War II and the Korean War.
Army Veteran George David Harris served in an ordnance company during World War II and participated in the invasion of Italy.
Navy Veteran Thad Cochran became one of the longest-serving senators in U.S. history.
Coast Guard Veteran Frank Jones served as seaman first class during World War II in the European and Pacific theaters from 1944 to 1945.
United States Army Veteran Glenn B. Weber served during World War II from 1942 to 1945.