While returning from a mission in Iraq, an unknown automobile packed with explosives rammed Connie Spinks' vehicle and exploded.
Ernest Banks was drafted to serve in the Army. His overseas deployment took him to Germany. Ernie was a member of 45th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion.
After Officer Candidate School, Elizabeth Allen flew to Vietnam with over 300 military personnel. She was one of eight women and the only African American.
Kimberly Davis served with 528th Sustainment Brigade Special Operations and was stationed in Colombia, Puerto Rico, Kenya, Bosnia, Kosovo and Thailand.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy and Marine Corps Veteran Frank E. Petersen, Jr. Frank made history when he became the first black Marine Corps general.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Claudette Williams. Claudette served during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Willie Miller enlisted in the Army as a specialist in 1965. After training with Special Forces, Willie was shipped to Vietnam, where he served two tours.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy and Marine Corps Veteran Charles Redd. Charles served during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Dominican Civil War and Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Henry Johnson. Henry received the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War I.
Salvatore Palermo and the USS Dennis fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, where U.S. and Australian Naval forces hoped to cut off the Japanese fleet.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James H. McClurkin. James served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Joey Gutierrez was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines Regiment, 2nd Marines Division and stationed in Jacksonville, North Carolina.