Vietnam War Heroes 1955-1975
Veteran of the Day July 16, 2026 Technical Sergeant Richard Bernard Fitzgibbon Jr. United States Air Force First American Fatality of the Vietnam War June 21, 1920 – June 8, 1956 The First Name Every war has a beginning. Before the headlines… Before the troop buildups… Before the protests… Before the names that became forever … 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
America 250 Veteran of the Day June 30, 2026 SPOTLIGHT: Sergeant First Class Matthew O. Williams United States Army75th Ranger Regiment / Special Forces Why Matthew O Williams? Because his story is almost unbelievable. On April 6, 2008, Williams was serving alongside Afghan commandos during a mission in Afghanistan’s Shok Valley. The mission quickly became … Read more
America 250 Veteran of the Day SPOTLIGHT: Staff Sergeant Ty Michael Carter United States Army Ty Michael Carter Why Ty Carter? Because his story reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear. It is choosing to act despite it. On October 3, 2009, during the infamous Battle of Kamdesh at Combat Outpost Keating in … Read more
AMERICA 250 June 25, 2026 MAJOR JAMES CAPERS JR. United States Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran Medal of Honor Recipient Today, for Veteran of the Day: America 250, we proudly honor Major James Capers Jr., a United States Marine whose courage, leadership, and devotion to his men survived the battlefield and endured nearly six decades … Read more
VETERAN OF THE DAY AMERICA 250 June 23, 2026 SECOND LIEUTENANT JOHN EDWARD BUTTS United States Army World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Today, for Veteran of the Day: America 250, we proudly honor Second Lieutenant John Edward Butts, a brave American soldier whose courage in battle reflected the very best of our nation. … Read more
AMERICA 250 June 22, 2026 HARRY W. COLMERY World War I Veteran and Father of the G.I. Bill Today, as America approaches its 250th birthday, we honor Harry W. Colmery, a World War I pilot, attorney, veterans’ advocate, and former National Commander of the American Legion. Colmery served his country during World War I. But … Read more
America 250 Veteran of the Day June 19, 2026 SPOTLIGHT: Staff Sergeant Robert James Miller United States Army Special Forces October 14, 1983 – January 25, 2008 Robert James Miller Why Robert Miller? Because his actions represent the very definition of selfless service. On January 25, 2008, Miller was part of a Special Forces team … Read more
America 250 Veteran of the Day June 18, 2026 SPOTLIGHT: Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts United States Army Ryan M Pitts Why Ryan Pitts? Because his story comes from one of the fiercest battles of the Afghanistan War: The Battle of Wanat July 13, 2008 A small American outpost in eastern Afghanistan came under attack … Read more