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.
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 Marine Veteran Dale Dye, who served in Vietnam and Lebanon before becoming a military advisor and actor.
This month’s Book Corner author is Navy Veteran Jasmine Rush, who served as an Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler from 2000-2004. She wrote, “Help Me Tell, Finding Your Voice After Trauma.”
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Keith M. Little, who was one of the only 400 Navajo Marines who served as Code Talkers during World War II.
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 Navy Veteran Katherine V. Leahy, who served as a nurse in the Pacific theater in World War II.