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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 June 29, 2026 SPOTLIGHT: Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry United States Army75th Ranger Regiment July 29, 1979 – Why Leroy Petry? Because his story is one of incredible sacrifice, determination, and resilience. On May 26, 2008, Petry was serving with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during a … 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 12, 2026 SPOTLIGHT: Major Stephen W. Pless United States Marine Corps September 6, 1939 – July 20, 1969 Why Major Pless? Because his story is one of the most dramatic helicopter rescue missions in Marine Corps history. On August 19, 1967, Major Pless was flying a UH-34 Seahorse … Read more
Veteran of The Day Cpl. Alvin C. York U.S. Army — World War IDecember 13, 1887 – September 2, 1964Hometown: Pall Mall, Tennessee A Reluctant Warrior Corporal Alvin C. York didn’t set out to be a soldier. A man of deep faith, he initially struggled with the idea of war. But once he committed to … Read more
Sgt. Mitchell Paige U.S. Marine Corps — World War IIAugust 31, 1918 – November 15, 2003Hometown: Charleroi, Pennsylvania Mitchell Paige A Marine Who Would Not Yield Sergeant Mitchell Paige served with the 7th Marines during the brutal fighting on Guadalcanal. Jungle warfare. Night attacks. Close combat. This was war at its rawest. The Line at … Read more