Inspiring Stories of Service
We give a voice to every man and woman who answered the call for our country. Hear their inspiring stories in their own words below.
Nasirullah ‘John’ Safi, an Afghan interpreter and new U.S. citizen shares his unique perspective with us about his time in service. He is a former …
Phil Sussman, U.S. Army Veteran and co-founder of American Yogi, shares his journey from service overseas to yoga and wellness. Through American Yogi, he strives …
Amy Sexauer, U.S. Army Reserve member, dedicates her time to writing about the things closest to her: rebirth, memory, and identity through the lens of …
There’s power in putting pen to paper. During National Poetry Month, we’re connecting you to the inspiring stories of Tyler Carroll and Keith Dow, both …
Our March Inspiring Story of Service connects you to the seven Litten brothers who served a total of 137 years in the United States Air …
In honor of Black History Month, we connect you to the inspiring story of service from U.S. Army Veteran and photojournalist, Serbennia Davis. She shares …
We’re starting off 2022 with an emphasis on fitness and wellness! Meet U.S. Army Veteran Brandon Tucker, our January Inspiring Story of Service. He will …
We close out 2021 with an inspiring story of service from U.S. Army Veteran Joel Carpenter. Joel served as a U.S. Army Special Operations soldier …
U.S. Army Veteran Jeremiah Wilber grew up in a Native American family, served in the Army for 20 years and is the founder of War …
This month’s Inspiring Story of Service honors the late General Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired). Hear from our President and CEO, Lt. General Michael …
Meet JC Glick, our October Inspiring Story of Service. He is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Leadership Consultant Keynote Speaker, Author and one of …
We’re connecting our audience to Román Baca, a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran, artistic director, and co-founder of Exit12 Dance Company as well as Lisa Fitzgerald, …
Jon Jackson, 2021 | © Beau Simmons
An excerpt from “The Twenty-Year War”
“My name is Jon Jackson and I was a 92A Supply Clerk …
For our August Inspiring Story of Service, we sat down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jason Dominguez. While serving as an infantry squad leader in …
Josh & Emma, 2018 | Mixed media on canvas © Susan J. Barron
Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joshua Sandor was born and raised in the …
by Lisa Hallett
I lost my husband and best friend in August of 2009.
To the Army, his Soldiers, and his peers, he was Captain John Hallett. …
by Brianna Neasham
In this two-part story for Women’s History Month, sisters from California elected to write one another’s story of service. Read their thoughts and …
by Rachel Neasham
In this two-part story for Women’s History Month, two sisters from California elected to write one another’s story of service. Read their thoughts …
You may recognize Montel Williams as an Emmy-Award winning talk show host for 17 years. What you may not know is that he is a …
by Col. Pamela Melroy, U.S. Air Force (Retired)
I did not know anything about the military when I saw the astronauts on Apollo 11 land on …
During this extraordinary time, we want to share inspirational stories about our nations’ Veterans – the men and women who met extraordinary circumstances in their …
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During this extraordinary time, we want to share inspirational stories about our nations’ Veterans – the men and women who met extraordinary circumstances in their service to country – and inspired others through their bravery and commitment to something greater than themselves.
