John Thurman served in the Marine Corps during World War II, fought on Iwo Jima and saw the famous flag raising on Mount Suribachi.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Harry Liversedge, who led his unit during the Iwo Jima campaign and retired as a brigadier general.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Leo E. Hoffman, who served during World War II from 1942 to 1945.
Throughout the year, CMV will highlight each month with a Congressional Gold Medal awardee.
Charlie Kohler, 101, is a participant in the Program of Comprehensive for Family Caregivers. His son Keith tells their story.
Jack Lucas became the youngest Medal of Honor recipient since the Civil War when he jumped onto two grenades to save his fellow Marines at age 17.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Arthur J. Hubbard Sr., who served as a leader of the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II.
Arthur “Curly” Talmage, 100, is, “Glad I made it.” The Marine Veteran spent three years in the South Pacific with the Fourth Marine Division.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Katherine V. Leahy, who served as a nurse in the Pacific theater in World War II.
During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Ambrose Anderson, a Montford Point Marine during World War II.
This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran George Wahlen who served received a Medal of Honor for his actions at Iwo Jima in World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Dale Dye, who served in Vietnam and Lebanon before becoming a military advisor and actor.