#VeteranOfTheDay Frank Ibanez Aceves

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Frank Ibanez Aceves.

Enlisting in the Navy in 1966, Frank made it his goal to become an electrician and move up the ranks as quickly as possible.

Following a stint working on a tugboat in the Midway Island harbor, he was assigned to serve with the Mobile Riverine Force in Vietnam. Stationed at Dong Tam, he was responsible for the upkeep of boats that would patrol the Mekong Delta rivers and canals.

Despite having to contend with mortar attacks and a constant lack of adequate sleep, his time in the service was a rewarding experience. The Navy taught him how to be more disciplined, goal-oriented and prompt; skills that paved the way for his future career as an electrician.

Thank you for your service, Frank!

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Veterans History Project

This #VeteranOfTheDay profile was created with interviews submitted to the Veterans History Project. The project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war Veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Find out more at http://www.loc.gov/vets/.

Graphic created by Carl J. Valentino: Carl J. Valentino is a student at the University of Delaware with a Major in International Business and a Minor in Graphic Design.