James Osterman
My name is James Osterman. I was raised in Houghton Lake, MI. After I graduated in 1966, I worked for the Saginaw Fire Department until il I joined the US Army in 1967. Serving in Vietnam as a Recon forward observer and Radio Operator, I became a Sergeant E-5. When my tour of duty in […]
Willie Watson
Hi, my name is Willie. I am a dedicated veteran and family man with a long record of service, leadership, and resilience. Over a 24‑year career in the United States Army, I served as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewman and progressed through every position from cannon crewman to Chief of the Firing Battery. Among my […]
Teddy Boe
My name is Teddy Allen Boe. I was born on May 17, 1948 in Spencer, Wisconsin. In 1967 I joined the Wisconsin National Guard to serve my country. I went to basic training in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and served for six years until my honorable discharge in April of 1973. The 1960’s were a turbulent […]
Conner Warlow
My name is Conner Warlow. I served in the Navy for 6 years from 2019 to 2026, where I finished my career as an E-5. I served as a Nuclear Electrician’s Mate, performing reactor maintenance and power distribution operations aboard the USS Ronald Reagan stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. I completed 2 deployments while aboard. I […]
William Kroncke
Hello, my name is William. I served active duty in the United States Army from June 1974 to August 1977 and then joined the U.S. Army Reserves 308CA Group. I took basic training in Fort Polk LA, Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, specializing in Personnel Management (75C) and Fort Leonard Wood, MO […]
John O’Brien
Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to read my message. My name is John O’Brien. I’m a proud father of two wonderful kids and a grandfather to three amazing grandkids. I’ve lived in New York my whole life, served in the U.S. Army, and spent 40 years working in telecommunications with NYNEX and […]
Ericke Slaughter
My name is Ericke Slaughter. I’m a 43-year-old, retired Chief Petty Officer and disabled veteran who served as a Hospital Corpsman (Preventive Medicine Tech) in the Navy for 22 years. I was stationed at various sea and shore commands and deployed to Kuwait during “Operation Enduring Freedom”, Med Surge/Fifth Fleet (Preventing Piracy and Drug Trafficking), […]
Kyle Slone
My name is Kyle Slone. I served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman 31B, separating at the rank of Sergeant. During my service, I deployed to Afghanistan, where I experienced both the intensity of combat operations and the deep brotherhood that forms between those who serve. Being an MP required discipline, […]
William Horton
My name is William Horton I am navy veteran, husband, father, and grandpa. I have 6 children and 5 grandchildren. I have worked in the automotive industry for many years until I became ill. I was diagnosed with end stage renal disease and have been on dialysis for almost 6 years. I am very active in my […]
Michael Allen
My name is Michael and I served 4 years in the Marine Corps. During my tenure I served at MCAS Cherry Point, as an Aviation Operations Specialist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. I was responsible for the management of the logistics and administration of aircraft missions, ensuring flights run safely, and efficiently by scheduling, […]