Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Tim L. Hyden. Tim served during the Iraq War.
Tim, a native of Kentucky, served 20 years active duty in the Army. He entered the military in February 1991 as a Combat Engineer.
Tim served in three combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He attained the rank of sergeant first class. For his service, Tim received a Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and others.
Tim also holds a degree in Criminal Justice from Troy University. He now resides in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Thank you for your service, Tim!
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Graphic By Lilian Vo: Lilian Vo is an undergraduate senior at George Mason University studying Global Affairs and Intelligence Analysis.
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