Lt Neil Armstrong

Jul 7, 2018 | Navy

The first human to walk on the surface of the moon was studying aeronautical engineering at Purdue University on a U.S. Navy scholarship when in 1949 he began flight training to become a naval aviator. On September 3, 1951—five days after flying his first mission in...

BM3 Mary Anne Recto

Jul 6, 2018 | Coast Guard

Coast Guard Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Mary Anne Recto was born in the Philippines and served from 1980 to 1985. In January 1982, she was part of the team on operations following the Air Florida Flight 90 crash into the Potomac River in Washington, D. We honor you,...

SSgt John P. Jones

Jul 5, 2018 | Marines

Staff Sergeant John P. Jones was born March 12, 1977 and was raised in Enid, OK. He joined the United States Marine Corps in July 1995, and underwent recruit training at MCRD San Diego. He completed recruit training and was assigned to SOI west at Camp Pendleton, CA...

CPL Jessica Ellis

Jul 4, 2018 | Army

Jessica Ellis was born in Burley, Idaho on June 26, 1983. She graduated from Lakeview (Oregon) High School in 2002, where she was active in cross country, track and field, and the swim team. After high school graduation she attended Central Oregon Community College in...

GEN Henry H. Shelton

Jul 3, 2018 | Army

General Henry H. Shelton became the fourteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 1 October 1997. In this capacity, he serves as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council. Prior to becoming...