Vietnam War Heroes 1955-1975
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 1, 2026 VETERAN OF THE DAY • AMERICA 250 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA 497TH TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON F-4D PHANTOM II • 65-0745 • “CLAMMY 03” Born: January 1946Lost: January 4, 1973Historical Country of Loss: LaosStatus: Unaccounted ForVietnam Veterans Memorial: Panel 1W • Line 108 THE AIRMAN LEFT BEHIND For more … Read more
VETERAN OF THE DAY Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Indiana LT. COL. JOHN WAYNE HELD United States Air Force604th Air Commando SquadronMissing in Action Born: July 8, 1936Home of Record: Indianapolis, IndianaBranch: United States Air ForceFinal Rank: Lieutenant ColonelDate of Loss: April 17, 1968Location: Phuoc Long Province, South VietnamThe Wall: Panel 50E, Line 29Status: Unaccounted … Read more
VETERAN OF THE DAY August 25, 2026 | Illinois A1C Bernard Francis Ford United States Air Force | 35th Security Police SquadronPhan Rang Air Base, South Vietnam Bernard Francis Ford was born January 9, 1934, and called Oak Lawn, Illinois, in Cook County, home. He entered the United States Air Force and ultimately served for … Read more
VETERAN OF THE DAY THURSDAY • AUGUST 20, 2026 • AMERICA 250 COLONEL LAWRENCE WILLIAM WHITFORD JR. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MISSING IN ACTION June 9, 1929Cedar Falls, Iowa Missing Since November 2, 1969Laos Honored on Panel 16W, Line 21 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial THE SON OF IOWA WHO NEVER CAME HOME There are … Read more
AMERICA 250 SPECIAL MEMORIAL TRIBUTE ONE CREW. ONE MISSION. FOREVER REMEMBERED. Honoring the Six Airmen of the KC-135 Stratotanker Operation Epic Fury March 12, 2026 They Took Off Together Throughout the history of the United States Air Force, thousands of aircrews have launched into the unknown, united by a common purpose and an unwavering commitment … Read more
America 250 Veteran of the Day July 10, 2026 Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker CrewOperation Epic Fury The Final Watch For every aircraft that takes flight, countless professionals work together as one team. Every successful mission depends upon trust, preparation, and the unwavering commitment of Airmen who understand that … Read more
America 250 Veteran of the Day July 9, 2026 Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker CrewOperation Epic Fury Born – October 15, 1991Died – March 12, 2026 Quiet Professionals. Extraordinary Impact. Every successful military mission depends upon men and women whose names may never appear in history books, but whose … Read more
America 250 Veteran of the Day July 8, 2026 Captain Curtis J. Angst United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker CrewOperation Epic Fury Service Through Leadership For generations, Air Force officers have accepted missions that require precision, discipline, and absolute trust in one another. Every flight depends upon teamwork, and every crew member shares responsibility for … Read more
America 250 Veteran of the Day July 6, 2026 Captain Ariana G. Savino United States Air Force 1996 – March 12, 2026 A Life of Service Above Self Throughout American history, countless Airmen have quietly carried out missions that made every other mission possible. They flew without fanfare, supported operations around the globe, and accepted … Read more
America 250 Veteran of the Day July 2, 2026 Major John “Alex” Klinner United States Air Force July 27, 1992 – March 12, 2026 Service Before Self Throughout America’s 250-year history, countless men and women have answered the call to serve, often without seeking recognition or acclaim. Some fought on the front lines. Others ensured … Read more