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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran George “Bud” Day, who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and was awarded a Medal of Honor.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Robert Roland Ingram, who was awarded a Medal of Honor for his service as a corpsman during the Vietnam War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Mauricio “Marty” Ramirez. Ramirez is a Purple Heart recipient who served as a radioman during the Vietnam War.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Paul A. Avolese, who served as a radar navigator during the Vietnam War.

In May 1942, National Guardsman William “Bill” Clayton Overmier was captured and sent to a Japanese prisoner of war camp. For the next three years, Overmier remained at the camp until its liberation by American troops.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Vetaran Hubert Zemke, a decorated World War II pilot and prisoner of war.

Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7. Here are some of the benefits and services VA administers to those who were wounded while serving our great nation.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Steve Nagy. Nagy served as an aviator during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Roy Charles “Buddy” DeLauter, who served in the Korean War, and was MIA for 71 years until his remains were identified in 2022.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Franklin Douglas “Doug” Miller, a Green Beret in the Vietnam War who was awarded a Medal of Honor, a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, six Purple Hearts and an Air Medal for his service.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Neel E. Kearby, who served as a fighter pilot during World War II.

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.