Deputy Sheriff Sandeep Dhaliwal

Sep 25, 2019 | Police

Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, the Harris County Texas Sheriff’s Deputy who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop, made a historical first on the department when he was allowed to wear his turban on patrol because of his Sikh religion. “Deputy Dhaliwal is...

Maj Stan Mead

Sep 24, 2019 | Air Force, Fire

Major Stanley “Stan” Mead was born in Charlotte, Michigan, on May 7, 1954. During high school, he loved his motorcycle and working on cars. He wanted to become an engineer and knew he could not afford college on his own, so the Air Force ROTC program seemed like the...

Vickie Daniels

Sep 23, 2019 | Air Force

June 12, 1970 I left my home in Ogden Utah for basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. When we arrived and deplaned we were hit with the hottest air (humidity) I had ever experienced. We could actually see heat rising from the tarmac as we walked into the airport. ...

Susan Weiler

Sep 22, 2019 | Air Force

On December 5, 1968 I left Albuquerque, NM for Lackland AFB, TX for basic training. My parents had to sign paperwork for me to join because I was under 21. I ironed my way through basic while others shined my shoes. January 1969, I endured a very long bus ride from...

Phoebe Love

Sep 21, 2019 | Navy

I was born in July. One month later my BIG brother was inducted into the Navy. Shortly thereafter the Japanese paid an unfriendly visit to Pearl Harbor. My childhood was spent following my brothers’ service through the Atlantic Theaters. I wanted to grow up to...