

Kenneth Hampton
If you ask Kenneth Hampton what his reason for serving our country was, he might tell you that he was influenced by his older brother who served in the Navy.

Aqueelah As-salaam
Aqueelah As-salaam wanted to make a difference. She wanted to make something out of her life. So, Aqueelah decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. 1974 was the year that

Jasper Perry
Having a grandfather who served during World War I and a father who served during World War II, it was only natural that Jasper Perry joined the military to serve

Paul Carpenter
Having a father, four brothers, and a brother-in-law who all served in the military was inspiration enough for Paul Carpenter to enlist in the U.S. Navy. Paul told us. “If

Vincent Valles
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Vincent Valles joined the Arizona Air National Guard in 1965. In his own words, he told us, “It was my duty to serve.” Vincent

Antonio Rangel
Antonio Rangel was just ten years old when Pearl Harbor was attacked. His three brothers all served in the military, one of whom was wounded during the Normandy landings. By

Thomas Pressley
In 1951, Thomas Pressley was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. The South Carolina native completed Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, before making his way over

Arthur Keller
Arthur Keller watched his father serve in the U.S. Army and spend four years at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. After witnessing the valor put forth by his father,

Jimmie Perkins
If you ask Jimmie Perkins what his reason for serving his country was, he’ll tell you, “I’m patriotic and I felt that I could serve my country well!” Having an