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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 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
America 250 Veteran of the Day June 17, 2026 SPOTLIGHT: Petty Officer Second Class Michael A. Monsoor United States NavySEAL Team Three April 5, 1981 – September 29, 2006 Michael A Monsoor Why Monsoor? Because his story represents the ultimate act of sacrifice. On September 29, 2006, Monsoor was serving as a Navy SEAL sniper … Read more
Major Brian Michael Mescall United States ArmyOperation Enduring Freedom Hometown: Hopkinton, Massachusetts Killed in Action: January 9, 2009 Location: Jaldak, Zabul Province, Afghanistan Cause: Wounds sustained when an IED detonated near his vehicle during combat operations Unit: 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, based in Hohenfels, Germany Service and Legacy Major Mescall was remembered as a … Read more