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 Sunita Williams, who served as a Gulf War helicopter pilot before becoming a NASA astronaut.
This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Robert M. Patterson, who single-handedly defended his squad near La Chu in Vietnam.
This week’s America250 salute is Army Air Forces Veteran Henry “Hap” Arnold, who led the flying arm during World War II.
Today's America250 salute is Army and Marine Corps Veteran Louis Cukela, a two-time Medal of Honor recipient during World War I.
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.
This week’s America250 salute is Army Veteran Linda Bray, who was the first woman in the United States military to lead troops into combat.
