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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Christian Pike, who served as a cryptologic technician during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Luis Gerardo Arguelles, who served as a gunner in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran John Walker, who served as a radio technician and spectrum manager, deploying to Iraq.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Luis Rios, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran J.W. Cortés, who became an actor on the TV show "Gotham."

Donny Daughenbaugh was conducting vehicle searches in Mahmoudiya, Iraq, when a physical altercation with a driver led to severe injuries to his jaw. After recovering and leaving the Marine Corps, Daughenbaugh became involved in the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. He now serves in the organization as a spokesperson and vice president of field operations.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Ramona M. Valdez, who was killed in action in Iraq.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran James Grisham II, a material management specialist who now works for the Texas Veterans Commission.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Rose Grosshans Noël, wo received a Purple Heart during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Kandi Sims, who served a tour providing aviation support during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Richard Schuch, who retires today as a civilian from the Professional Education Center.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Richard Herrema, who was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom and has a foundation in his memory.