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 Army Veteran Frederick Weyand, who served during the Vietnam War.
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 Ralph Parr, who served as a fighter pilot in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William E. Vicars. Vicars served two tours in Vietnam and 21 years in the Army.
Marine Veteran Clifton Schroeder served as an executive officer in Vietnam and a senior liaison officer during the Balkans Conflict.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army National Guard Veteran John R. D’Araujo Jr. D’Araujo served during the Vietnam War and reached the rank of major general in the Army National Guard.
Marine Corps Veteran David Petteys grew up during WWII and served in the Vietnam War. His exceptional flying skills led to an incredible rescue.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Bernard F. Fisher, who served as an aviator during the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Coast Guard Veteran John Edgar Blouch, who served aboard Coast Guard ship Half Moon during the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Michael McAteer. McAteer served as a clerk and a finance specialist during the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Lewis William Walt, who served as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.
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