Iraq

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Brian McPhillips, who served in the 2nd Tank Battalion and was killed in Iraq in April 2003.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joes Evans, who served as an infantry officer during the First Battle of Fallujah during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In his 37-year career with the Navy, William McRaven conducted counter-terrorism operations worldwide as a special operator.

During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Mitchelene BigMan, who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Luis Martinez III, who deployed for both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joshua Wheeler, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Cole Klubek, who served 10 years including a deployment supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Charles “Chuck” Adkins had retired from active duty Army in 2001 but was recalled when his skills as an army logistician were needed. After serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and suffering a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI), Adkins became an advocate for Veterans who did not receive Purple Hearts. He later joined the organization, Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran David Dunckel, who dropped out of high school and served for 26 years, including a tour in Iraq.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Christian Pike, who served as a cryptologic technician during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Felix Garcia joined the Marine Corps and deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Shrapnel wounds from an attack in November 2005 led to his medical discharge. After service, Garcia became active in the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes.

Charlie Linville overcame stepping on a legacy Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and recovered to become the first combat-wounded Veteran to summit Mount Everest.