Iraq

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Luis Gerardo Arguelles, who served as a gunner in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Johann Balbuena, who served with Strike Fighter Squadron 41 supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran John Walker, who served as a radio technician and spectrum manager, deploying to Iraq.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Luis Rios, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran J.W. Cortés, who became an actor on the TV show "Gotham."

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Ramona M. Valdez, who was killed in action in Iraq.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Kandi Sims, who served a tour providing aviation support during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

When Max Zaruba sliced his finger in a freak accident, he wasn't expecting a Marine reunion inside the Milwaukee VA until he saw his old buddy from Iraq.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Clayton Hinchman, who served as an infantry officer from 2005-2009 before medically retiring.

His combat injury and blood loss caused two strokes. He received excellent care but his life was forever changed. Read how aphasia affects the comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Kim Reid, who served as a knowledge operations manager in Afghanistan, Iraq and Qatar.

Cristina Frisby was forced to leave the U.S. Naval Academy when her ill health led to unexpected questioning of her sexual orientation. Despite Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Frisby later joined the California National Guard and served in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom.