Navy Veteran

Kevin Bushell served as an electronics technician, Petty Officer 2nd Class, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain.

Britt Slabinksi was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a Joint Task Force supporting Operation Anaconda in the Battle of Takur Ghar.

After time in the Navy, Paul Newman went on to have a successful movie career. He is best known for his performances in The Color of Money and The Sting.

In August of 1960, Thomas Connors was part of the crew of the USS Seadragon when it became the first submarine to complete the Northwest Passage.

Melissa Watson was one of the first women to be on an active non-compliant boarding team while serving in the area of responsibility for USS Port Royal.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Tony Teravainen. Tony served from 1986 to 1995 working as a nuclear planner, repair manager and operator.

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.

After basic training, she served in Boston as paymaster for naval aviators. Mary Goldbeck completed her service in 1945 as a Petty Officer 3rd Class.

At Omaha Beach an explosion knocked Charlie Olsen unconscious, leading to hearing damage, loss of smell, and eventually post-traumatic stress disorder.

A fascinating story of the honor and dishonor of the government during the Vietnam war. An excerpt taken from a manuscript called "The Fourth Tenant".

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Leah Bond. Leah served from […]

There is a new social networking app where Veterans and current service members can connect and talk about common interests and health concerns.