Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Ruth Cheney Streeter, who served as the first director of the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Leland Chandler, who served during World War II and was captured as a prisoner of war in Japan.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Carol A. Mutter, the first woman in the military to attain a three-star rank.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Robert Primeaux, a Vietnam Veteran, Lakota Warrior and actor.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Lee Marvin, who served as a sniper during World War II before becoming a successful actor.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Gretchen Evans, who served 27 years and is now a motivational speaker and advocate for Veterans living with disabilities.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran John Paul DeJoria, who founded two successful business enterprises and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Paul Anthony “Tony” Velazquez, who was killed in Iraq while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Sam Huff, who was killed by a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Nicholas O’Brien, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Alexis McCray, who provided personnel support during the 2010 drawdown of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Clarke, a pioneer for women in the Army during her 36-year career.
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