Navy

Alan Shepard served in the Navy aboard a destroyer and as a test pilot. He was a member of the NASA Mercury Seven and became the first American to travel into space.

This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Vincent Capodanno, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions during battle in Vietnam.

This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Joseph T. O’Callahan, who served as a chaplain in World War II and received a Medal of Honor.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Victor “Brute” Harold Krulak, one of the most influential military strategists of the 20th century.

Navy Veteran George Coker served as a bombardier before becoming a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.

This week’s America250 salute is Navy Veteran Lenah S. Higbee, the first living female recipient of the Navy Cross.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Ming Chang, who was the first naturalized Asian American to reach flag rank in the Navy.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Richard O’Kane, who served as a submarine commander and received a Medal of Honor during World War II.

#VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran James David Watkins. A Veteran of World War II, The Korean War and Vietnam, Watkins served as a nuclear submariner for much of his career.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Slade Deville Cutter, who commanded the submarine USS Seahorse during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient William R. Charette, who served as a hospital corpsman in the Korean War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is decorated Fighter Pilot Rear Adm. Eugene “Gene” George Fairfax, who served in World War II and Vietnam.