Join us for America’s 250th
July 4, 2026, marks 250 years of independence. In honor of this milestone, VA is partnering with America250 to honor one amazing Veteran per week for the next 250 weeks leading up to July 4, 2026.
This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Lenah S. Higbee, the first living female recipient of the Navy Cross.
This week’s America250 salute is Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt, who went on to be an actor, starring in films like “Alien” and "Top Gun."
This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran James N. Rowe, a POW who escaped captivity in Vietnam and helped develop SERE tactics.
This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran James Livingston, who received a Medal of Honor during Vietnam and served 34 years.
This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran John Finn, who received a Medal of Honor during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
This week’s America250 salute is Air Force Veteran Margaret Witt, a flight nurse instrumental in the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
