Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran William E. Lentsch, who received a Purple Heart for injuries during the Battle of Savo Island.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Baldomero López, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipient.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran George Bartlett, who served in Vietnam, Korea and World War II during a 36-year career.
Agustín Ramos Calero is the most decorated Hispanic Veteran of World War II and was a member of the Borinqueneers.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Andres Ortega, who served as a Navy corpsman during Operation Desert Storm and in Somalia.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran John Reyes, who served in the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Romus “RV” Burgin, who served during World War II and was depicted in the HBO series “The Pacific.”
Corporal Ed Bearss fought during Operation Cartwheel at New Britain during WWII. He later became a well-known military historian of the Civil War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Daniel Diridoni, who served as a water purification specialist during the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine and Army Veteran Al Faustino, who served in the Vietnam War and works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
During National African American History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Lee E. Blackmon, who received a Purple Heart during Vietnam.
Franklin Chang was a Chinese American Marine who served in the Korean War. He faced tense encounters and exclusion but fearlessly completed his mission. His example continues to inspire today.