Veteran Stories

Larry joined the Army in January 1987. After training, he spent the rest of his enlistment (two years), as an

Sergeant William Drake of Nibley, UT served in the US Army as part of a tank crew from 2002 to

Corporal Chris Dushcel is originally from Tulsa, OK and now resides in Cherryville, NC. Chris knew from the age of

Bruce was born in Columbus Ohio and raised In Darbydale Ohio. Bruce selected the Army because growing up he always

Ray was drafted in 1968, was with 101st Airborne, 2nd of 17 Cavalry.  He was a door gunner on a

Erik Thompson cames from a long line of military men dating back to the Civil War. His great grandfather served

Brandon followed family tradition of both his grandfathers by enlisting in the US Army. He wanted to see the world

Ryan has always known that at some point in his life he would join the military, most likely the Army,

Jackie Drakeford enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps December 2, 1965, and he comes from a family of military Veterans.

Robert joined the U.S. Army in 2008. He was in law enforcement with the Leon County Florida SWAT Team and

James grew up in a family devoted to serving their country. His Grandfather served in World War I, his father

Charles grew up in Winnsboro, SC. Although he was drafted into the U.S. Army, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps,