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Air Force Veteran Colonel William Andrews was taken prisoner during the Gulf War and earned the Air Force Cross for his actions.

Today's Veteran of the Day, Army Veteran and former U.S. Senator Max Cleland lost both legs and his arm serving in Vietnam.

Joe Louis was a champion in and out of the ring. Louis uplifted fellow African Americans, served his country valiantly and in the process, gained the admiration and respect of the American public.

Carolina Hernandez served in the Navy, was stationed on USS Pearl Harbor before finishing her education and starting her own fashion company.

Army Veteran Travis Atkins was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in Iraq.

US Navy Veteran Shannon Kent gathered intelligence by working with tribal leaders, merchants, and government officials to help target leaders of ISIS.

Army Veteran Jane Rignel served during World War I and World War II and was awarded the Croix de Guerre, Royal Red Cross, and Silver Star.

Three-time Academy Award-nominated actor Kirk Douglas served with the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1944 on a submarine chaser during World War II.

World War II Veteran Bertram J Brescher enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November 1942 serving as a torpedoman aboard the Wickes-class destroyer USS Lea DD 118.

Army Ranger Cameron Meddock is today's Veteran of the Day. Cameron was killed in action in Afghanistan. We honor his service.

Shoshana Johnson was the first black female Prisoner of War in U.S. history and also became a national best-selling author.

Korean War Veteran and POW Arturo Jaramillo survived an attempted execution during his service.