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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
Veteran of the Day June 24, 2026 Sergeant Ronald Gene Catterson United States ArmyFort Collins, ColoradoJune 24, 1947 – June 29, 1968 Today, VetVault honors Sergeant Ronald Gene Catterson, a young soldier from Fort Collins, Colorado, who served with C Company, 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division during the Vietnam War. (The … Read more