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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces and Navy Veteran Richard Ernest Anderson, who served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Karl Richter, the youngest pilot to shoot down a MIG in air-to-air combat during Vietnam.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran William E. Lentsch, who received a Purple Heart for injuries during the Battle of Savo Island.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Alfred V. Guerra, who served as an infantry soldier in the Pacific theater during World War II.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Pierce, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan before joining the National Park Service.

“Pops” Rook landed on Omaha Beach on the second day of the invasion of Normandy. He later earned Purple Heart in the Battle of the Bulge.

On the Marine Corps birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Alfred M. Wilson, a Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient.

VA employees drove seven hours to deliver items found in abandoned storage locker. A shadow box contained a Purple Heart medal and campaign medals.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James R. Hecox, who served with the 104th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II.

During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Woodrow W. Keeble, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipient.

During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Jefferson E. Keel, a Vietnam Veteran.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Michael Joshua Constantine, who served three tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan.