Born in New York in June 1956, Jerome Wescott Mapp grew up in Brooklyn and on Virginia’s eastern shore. His…
Paul Kerchum remained unyielding to challenges during his lifetime of service and dedication to his country, his family, and his…
During a 30-year career, Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Harold Edward Wilson saw action during three major wars. His…
NORMANDY, France–The day that Oklahoma construction executive Peter Plank found his life’s passion confirmed was when he spotted a cardboard…
James Joseph “Gene” Tunney was born in May 1897 in New York City to Mary and John Tunney, the latter…
Promised he could work with electronics, which he loved since he was a child, in 1997 Joel Dameron enlisted in the Marine…
Before joining the military, Norma Hudgens had been a teacher, working with 4th graders at Manuel S. Rojas Elementary School in…
William “Bud” McLeroy was born in San Diego, Calif. He joined the Marine Corps in May 1980 and completed…
Brittany Elliott was born and raised in West Virginia before moving to Tennessee at 15. After graduating high school, Elliott…
George Neves Leighton was born in Massachusetts in 1912 along with his twin sister after his parents immigrated to America from Cape…
When Navy Ensign Frank William Crilley joined the service, he likely didn’t realize he would become the hero of some…
James Harry Wayne Ramsey was born in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1942. From an early age, he was drawn to military…
Kenneth Chilstrom was born in Zumbrota, Minn., in 1921. He developed an interest in aviation at the age of eight when he watched an…
