Iraq War

America cannot understand its post-9/11 wars in their entirety without hearing the voices of the women and non-binary Veterans who served. Maryland-based non-profit Community Building Art Works (CBAW) is making sure these Veterans are heard through their VA-funded program “More Than One Story.”

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Jason Dickerson, who served as a combat medic during the Iraq War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Samuel Ancira Jr., who served in various positions in the Army during the Gulf War and the Iraq War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Michael Joseph Zacchea, who served during the Iraq War and later founded a program to help Veteran entrepreneurs.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is National Guard Veteran Eric Ulysses Ramirez, who was killed in action while on patrol during the Iraq War. His sacrifice is honored by Carry the Load’s Memorial May events.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Robert Rubado, who served as a tank commander during the Iraq War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Army National Guard Veteran Richard A. Bammert. Bammert served during the Iraq War as part of the 50th Main Support Battalion.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Phyliss Carpenter.

Marine Corps Veteran, Jon, injured in Iraq and medically discharged. With VA’s help, Jon was able to carry the flag at the Paralympic Games.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Scott Kelley, who served in public affairs during Operations Uphold Democracy, Rapid Guardian and Iraqi Freedom.

Lori Piestewa, a single mother of two, hoped to one day realize her goal of attaining a college degree. But in April 2003, she became the first Native American soldier and the first woman to die in the Iraq War. For this #NNAHM, we honor her service.

Army Veteran Mary J. Herrera was nearly killed during an ambush in Iraq. Despite the loss of much of her right arm, Herrera is proud of her service and grateful to those who helped her.