operation Iraqi freedom

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Therrel Shane Childers, who was the first combat death in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran David Roy Ellis, who served as a chaplain in a Military Police Battalion in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Scott Kelley, who served in public affairs during Operations Uphold Democracy, Rapid Guardian and Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Jose A. Rivera, who served with the 82nd Airborne Division and was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Brian McPhillips, who served in the 2nd Tank Battalion and was killed in Iraq in April 2003.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joes Evans, who served as an infantry officer during the First Battle of Fallujah during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In his 37-year career with the Navy, William McRaven conducted counter-terrorism operations worldwide as a special operator.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Chasity C. Bingley, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq as a light wheel mechanic.

During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Joshua Wheeler, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Cole Klubek, who served 10 years including a deployment supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Charles “Chuck” Adkins had retired from active duty Army in 2001 but was recalled when his skills as an army logistician were needed. After serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and suffering a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI), Adkins became an advocate for Veterans who did not receive Purple Hearts. He later joined the organization, Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran David Dunckel, who dropped out of high school and served for 26 years, including a tour in Iraq.