operation Iraqi freedom

March 20, 2023, marks the 20-year anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Brian Prening, who served as a fireteam leader in Iraq and gave his life to help his comrades.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran David Goldfein, who served in several combat operations and was the 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Michael D. McCarten, who served as a Navy physician from 1983 to 2013.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Luis Fonseca, who earned a Navy Cross for his actions as a corpsman in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ashley L. Henderson-Huff, who served the United States during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army National Guard Veteran Shawn Miller, who served as a public affairs photojournalist with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Deborah Ann Thomas Meserve, who served as an American advisor to the Iraq Air Force during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Clint Romesha, who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during the attack on Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Ronald L. Green, who was the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran David F. Cooper, who served as a helicopter pilot during Operation Iraqi Freedom.