Kathlene Contres was born in Pennsylvania and attended Slippery Rock University, graduating in 1977. Three years later, she joined the Navy, moving…
Ernest King was born in November 1878 in Lorain, Ohio. He initially developed a naval interest through reading a “Youth’s Companion” magazine article…
During the Civil War, a unit’s battle flag was of critical importance. It led men into the fight and gave…
Don Weikert enlisted in the Navy in 1958, served throughout the Vietnam War and beyond. He dedicated almost 25 years…
As a Marine Corps administrative noncommissioned officer, Toni Williams was called “mama bear” for the care and support she gave…
Naval Academy graduate Cassandra Williamson served for more than nine years in the military, first as an enlisted Navy cryptologic…
Dee Allen was born in Birmingham, Ala. In 1997, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of Maryland, where she majored in criminal…
Deborah Loewer was born in Springfield, Ohio. She attended and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1972 before enrolling in nearby Wright…
George Gay, often referred to as the “sole survivor” of Torpedo Squadron 8, was born in March 1917 in Waco,…
It takes a lot of bravery to move ahead in battle by yourself. That’s what Army Maj. Carlos Carnes Ogden…
Senior Chief Petty Officer Curtis Addleman retired after a 20-year Naval career. He began as a culinary specialist who learned…
Aaron Eli Fairbairn was born in February 1989 and was raised in Central Park, Wash. From a young age, Fairbairn…
On March 30, 2001, Coral Wong Pietsch became the first female Asian American general officer in the Army and the first female…
