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Author, former Navy sub commander ‘Navy Bob’ carried ‘Nuclear Football’ for President George W. Bush
Read full article: Author, former Navy sub commander ‘Navy Bob’ carried ‘Nuclear Football’ for President George W. BushRobert Ronscka spent 28 years in the Navy leading men and women while being in charge of 10 Los Angeles class nuclear submarines, but he’s on a new mission as a speaker and author.
Love of history, appetite to learn drives Marine Corps veteran to earn PhD, start own business
Read full article: Love of history, appetite to learn drives Marine Corps veteran to earn PhD, start own businessJodie Sweezey discovered military history in her teens, but waited until after she graduated college to join the military, a decision partly shaped by her father who served in Vietnam.
‘Basic geometry:’ How this Central Florida Army veteran became a self-taught origami artist
Read full article: ‘Basic geometry:’ How this Central Florida Army veteran became a self-taught origami artistRodriquez Benjamin, 40, spent 6 years in the U.S. Army, including two deployments in Iraq – the first for 15 months and the second for 14 months.
Central Florida Navy veteran searches world’s waters to recover remains of lost service members
Read full article: Central Florida Navy veteran searches world’s waters to recover remains of lost service membersJohn Marsack isn’t in the military anymore, but this U.S. Navy veteran continues to serve his country in a heroic way.
‘There’s no disability on that ice:’ Army veteran is one of the best para bobsledders in the world
Read full article: ‘There’s no disability on that ice:’ Army veteran is one of the best para bobsledders in the world“Once I gave my life to God, I started to show up to things,” Will Castillo said. “I kept showing up and kept showing up and eventually, I ended up going to the top of the track. Now I compete throughout the world representing the U.S.A.”
Central Florida veterans find camaraderie through USTA’s Military Tennis Program
Read full article: Central Florida veterans find camaraderie through USTA’s Military Tennis ProgramMarc Spittler and Henry Pruitt served their country at different times, and in different branches of services, but both have found that military camaraderie again through the Military Tennis Program.
‘Here’s Hope:’ K9s For Warriors helps husband, wife Air Force veterans find themselves again
Read full article: ‘Here’s Hope:’ K9s For Warriors helps husband, wife Air Force veterans find themselves againAshley and Daniel McCaffrey are both U.S. Air Force veterans who not only share the bond of marriage, but the understanding of the trauma that can sometimes come with defending our country.
‘Fell in love with this place:’ Navy veteran finds his place helping students, veterans at UCF
Read full article: ‘Fell in love with this place:’ Navy veteran finds his place helping students, veterans at UCFNot sure what to do after high school, Matt Winstel and a friend joined the U.S. Navy on the buddy program and “the rest was 26 years of Naval lore.”
‘Life-changing event:’ Navy veteran went from studying music to rocketing into outer space
Read full article: ‘Life-changing event:’ Navy veteran went from studying music to rocketing into outer spaceVeteran Winston E. Scott served over 26 years in the U.S. Navy, with seven of those years spent as a NASA astronaut.
‘You’re never alone:’ How Wounded Warrior Project helped Army veteran find her way again
Read full article: ‘You’re never alone:’ How Wounded Warrior Project helped Army veteran find her way againWhen Yomari Cruz returned home after serving in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army, she found herself struggling with adjusting back to civilian life.
‘Art has been my main medicine:’ Marine veteran rediscovers herself through her paint brush
Read full article: ‘Art has been my main medicine:’ Marine veteran rediscovers herself through her paint brushAfter spending time in the Navy ROTC program at Boone High School, Veronika Tuskowski joined the Marines in July 2001 after her senior year.
‘The greatest thing that I ever did:’ 102-year-old Navy veteran is kind of a big deal
Read full article: ‘The greatest thing that I ever did:’ 102-year-old Navy veteran is kind of a big dealIn 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Navy Women’s Reserve Act into law which created what was commonly known as the WAVES – Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.
‘Amazing how much God did for me’: 94-year-old Korean War veteran reflects on struggles, triumphs
Read full article: ‘Amazing how much God did for me’: 94-year-old Korean War veteran reflects on struggles, triumphsHe may be 94 years old, but Korean War veteran Johnnie Kelly’s memory is sharper than most people half his age.
