Korean War

Following the start of the Korean War in 1950, Jim Hansen enlisted with the U.S. Navy. He served from 1951-1955. He went on to serve as congressman in Utah.

During the D-Day invasions of World War II, Air Force pilot Donald Seesenguth flew ahead to help clear a path for troops to advance.

Sfc. Gil Ramos-Rivera was born and raised in Puerto Rico [...]

Sheldon Kader was a member of the 9th Air Force Troop Carrier command and assigned to a C-47 plane when he got over to Europe.

After witnessing his father deteriorate from the Vietnam war the author, also a Vietnam Navy Veteran, shares his backstory and passion for non-profit work.

Manuel Sagen was awarded the Purple Heart after he was wounded three times. The wounds were caused by shrapnel to the head, eye, and knee.

Rear Adm. Alene B. Duerk had a long military career [...]

Lt. Col. Robert Joseph Andrews served as a pilot in [...]

Charles Farrell served on the Commission of Veteran Affairs after his service and became president of the Purple Heart Association.

Bert Poe saw combat in Korea and participated in special operations around the world but retired from the Marines after being wounded in action.

Roger Ingvalson landed in North Vietnam and was taken as a prisoner of war. On his first day, he was publicly beaten and taken into an underground prison.

Stanley Nelson endured difficult conditions while held prisoner and was left to die. American forces found him and evacuated him for medical treatment.