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Air Force Veteran Charles E. Yeager served in World War II and the Vietnam War. Yeager became the first man to break the sound barrier on Oct. 14, 1947, flying the experimental Bell X-1.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Milton Mathews, who served with the 101st Airborne Division during Vietnam.

On the anniversary of the start of the Battle of Kasserine Pass, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles E. Ahring, who was wounded in the battle.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Arnold Myers who fought in Germany and received a Purple Heart during World War II.

Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Don Van Elzen finds happiness in eating apples, spending time with family and serving his country.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Roy N. Scow, who earned a Silver Star while serving in the infantry during World War I.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran John J. Stanton, who received a Silver Star and Purple Heart during World War II.

On the anniversary of the USS Pueblo incident, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Donald Richard Peppard, who served aboard the ship.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Benjamin Alvarado, who served from 1943-1945 as an infantryman for General George S. Patton’s Third Army.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran James Cate, who was injured during combat in Iwo Jima, earning him a Purple Heart.

The Defense Department recently announced expanded commissary, military service exchange and MWR access Jan. 1 and established a standard for physical access to military installations. Below are the top 10 questions Veterans have asked the Defense Department about the expanded access.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Jules Herman Sitrick, who fought at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.