Veterans looking to use their military background while helping the community and mentoring young people have an opportunity through the Civil Air Patrol.
On the eve of his 101st birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Charles Edward McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who served 30 years.
Each month, VA’s Center for Women Veterans profiles a different woman Veteran author as part of their Women Veteran Authors Book Corner. November’s author is Air Force Veteran Angelica “Angel” Pilato, who served from 1967 to 1972 on active duty and the Reserve from 1974-1991.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Lloyd Elton Zachariae, who served as a fighter pilot during World War II and in the Air National Guard.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Kenneth Bottoms, who served as an engineer upgrading aircraft and missiles.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Luis Martinez III, who deployed for both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Michael Joseph Bugaj, who served from 1972 to 1995.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Cole Klubek, who served 10 years including a deployment supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Jimmy Wood, who served as a navigator and pilot on multiple aircraft during the Cold War.
National Hispanic Heritage Month honors those who have positively influenced and enriched the U.S. and society. For the Fuentes family, that means celebrating the nine brothers who served in the military. Brothers Alfonso, David, Enrique, Ezequiel, Ismael, Marcos, Richard and Rudy all served in the Marine Corps, while Israel served in the Air Force.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Allen L. White, who served during the Korean War and Vietnam War during a 25-year career.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran John Walker, who served as a radio technician and spectrum manager, deploying to Iraq.
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