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Mrs. Rich's favorite Veteran is her dad who served in the USAF from 1981-2002.

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Major Matt Middleton, retired USAR

(Adam Middleton’s dad)

Served December 1998- April 2019. OIF Veteran.

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Lance Corporal Louis Drnec, USMC- served during the Korean War

(Adam Middleton’s Great Grandfather)

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PFC Harlie Taylor

(Adam Middleton’s great grandfather)

1950-1952 basic training at Fort Bragg NC, then an engineering unit in Germany

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David Clark (Mrs. Spain's Dad) served in the Korean War on the USS Kitty Hawk.

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David Clark (Mrs. Spain's Dad) served in the Korean War on the USS Kitty Hawk.

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Retired US Army. Served 1970-1991.

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E4 Petty Officer Third Class Jerry Abbott

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E4 Petty Officer Third Class Jerry Abbott

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This is Mrs. Rich's Poppa (Grandfather).

He was a Navy Medic assigned to the Marines in San Diego.

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Mrs. Rich's Pappy (Grandpa)

USAF E-6 1951-1972

Korean and Vietnam War Vet

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Mrs. Rich's Uncle

1979-1999

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Ssgt Clark

SFS retired

OEF 2012-2013

Hunter Clark’s Dad

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USS Kaskaskia (AO-27), 1963-1969, Kaylynn Tinsley's Grandfather

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Disabled Vet, Served: 15-22

Deployed: Afghanistan, Qatar, South Korea

Egress Systems Tech: F16, F22, F35, A10, B52, U2

Base Honor Guard: Luke AFB

(Piper Petersohn's Dad)

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This is Paisley Kesler's Cousin. Specialist E4 Caleb Winebrenner. He is currently active Military at Fort Cambell where is part of the 101st airborne division

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Army-Iraq

Nolan Brown's Dad

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Justin King- Maverick and Rowen Kings Dad!

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Justin has honorably served for 23 years in the United States Army. He enlisted at 17 and shortly after did his first tour in Iraq at 19.

He commissioned at 24 in 2008 and did another tour in Afghanistan in 2011 as a Chinook Pilot! He still proudly serves today! But, nothing makes him prouder than calling Maverick and Rowen King his boys.

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Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2007-2008) & Operation New Dawn (2010-2011)

(Grant, Preston, and Ethan's Dad)

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MAJ Melissa King- Maverick and Rowen’s Mom

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Melissa Commissioned into the Army Reserve in 2008 as a Blackhawk pilot and deployed Kuwait in 2011. She has served a variety of roles from ROTC instructor, BDE S1, and at Human Resources Command at Ft. Knox.

She still serves today and is most proud of her boys Maverick and Rowen!

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Jack marsh Air Force. Jackson Davis’s cousin Mrs rocks class.

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Jackson Davis's great-grandpa Allen Marsh

Mrs rocks class.

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(Great-grandfather of Quinn and Parker Cook)

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Malia’s Pepe’

USA retired

Served February 1980 - January 2002

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Travis served in the US Navy from 1997-2003 and was forward deployed during 9/11. In August, our family traveled to San Diego to participate in the decommissioning ceremony of his ship the USS Cowpens.

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Senior Airman (E4) still serving

Cousin to Emmaline Lusk

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Cousin to Emmaline Lusk

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Emmaline Lusk grandpa

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Served 2006-2014, currently working Border Patrol in California. Uncle to Arbor and Leila Daniels.

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Lizzie and Owen Amundson’s grandfather (Pepaw) is a United States Marine Corps veteran. We are so proud of him!

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USMC served during Dessert Storm War.

Greg Burgess is the Grandfather of Nyla Lee.

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WW1

Calvary

This is Mrs. Rich's Great Grandfather.

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Mike Smith served in the US Army from 1985-1996. Mike is the proud Grandfather of Booker and Brinley Smith.

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Atara Trumpy’s Great Great Great Grandfather Purple Heart recipient.

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PFC, Braylen Edwards Grandmother

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Grayson and Owen Taylor's Great Grandfather- Joseph Giles

187th Airborne Division in the Korean War

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Retired US Army Colonel Leo Wright

Trey Johnson’s Great Grandad

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Retired CSM Deborah Johnson

Trey Johnson’s Granny

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US Army SGT Dominique Johnson

Trey Johnson’s Dad

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US Army Veteran

2013-2017

( Atara Trumpy’s dad)

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Donald Luy SR US Army Atara Trumpy’s Great Great Grandfather 

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Donald Luy Jr. US Navy Atara Trumpy’s Great Grandfather

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Jayce Scamahorne’s dad

Senior Airman E4

Special Purpose Mechanic Journeyman

Pope AFB, NC

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Nolan Overstreet grandfather served 30 years in the United States Air Force.

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February 12, 1997 - September 30, 2018

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Amy’s grandpa Matthew Ciecorka

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Amy’s Great-Grandpa Hill.
He served in the Army in Korea.

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Amy’s Great-Grandpa Ciecorka.

He served in the Army in Germany during WWII. Grandma was his secretary and she worked for the U.S. Army.

This is a picture of them in Germany.

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Serves in the Army Reserves as a Blackhawk Pilot. Maya Smith’s uncle.

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Valerie’s dad, her favorite Veteran. Served active duty Jan 2019-Jan2022

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This is an incredible and important person in Kaitlyn Cuadros’ life. He has shown respect and hard work does pay off, a person that has strength and courage for a person from South America, and always organized with everything he has done. Thank you for your service.

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Ayden & Kayden Kelley's Grandmother. Jerri Lynn Jennings served in the US Army from 02-02-82 until 09-19-87 . Her rank was E4P .She was a medic 94 Bravo.

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Brian Bauer, Master Sargent, Combat deployments Iraq and Afghanistan, served 25 years retired Kentucky Air National Guard, Navigator, Flight Engineer C130's aircraft, private pilots license - Luke Banning's uncle (passed away January 2024)

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William Eckart, US Army Air Corps. Korean War - Luke Banning's Great-Grandfather

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William Asa Eckart, Vietnam War, Republic of South Vietnam, 3 Corps War Zone 1st/21st Cavalry Division Air Mobile - Luke Banning's Grandfather

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Refuel stop at Crossed Sabres w Blazer.JPEG

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Asa Lee Harbaugh, WWI Europe, Luke Banning's Great-Great Grandfather

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Served from 2002-2019

Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Presidential protection for Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump.

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Savannah Wilder's Favorite Veteran; Joey Wilder, My Daddy 🥰

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Savannah Wilder's Favorite Veteran: Lee Martin, My Papaw 🥰

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Earl W. Biddle, Scotts Air Force base - Luke Banning's Great-Great Grandfather

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PFC Matthew Ballinger -- Connie and Cade Ballinger's father

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PFC Matthew Ballinger -- Connie and Cade Ballinger's father

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SFC Terry Ballinger--Connie and Cade Ballinger's grandfather 

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SFC Terry Ballinger--Connie and Cade Ballinger's grandfather 

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Topanga father! R.I.P SGT Packer. Wonderful father and husband. 10/28/19881-10/08/2015

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Natalie henck daddy. Wonderful father and friend.

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Served in the U.S. Marine Corps

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Raegan, and Spencer’s favorite veteran is their great grandfather Joseph Terry Cambron. He gave all as Marine in the Vietnam war and received a Purple Heart. While we never got to meet him, we are so grateful for his sacrifice. 💜

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Jimmie, Sadie’s uncle, served from 1992 -1996 and did 2 tours overseas for 6 months at a time.

-Sadie Hughes

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Ramann-David Jones' Mom

Served in the U.S. Army from 2001-2006 and in the Kentucky National Guard from 2006-2008

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Both served during OEF/OIF.  Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom ❤️🇺🇸

Logan and Leighton Jean

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Richard (chanin) Barrera's (dad) Mike Robinson. Vietnam 1966-67

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LaNiyah is very proud to share and honor the memory of her Pawpaw, Jerry Tarrance. He was a member of the US Navy and served in Vietnam.

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Grandfather of Carson Cray

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He served in the US Navy and is our favorite Veteran!

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Jamison Chism's "Uncle Sean" served in the Navy SEALS! This is him at an appreciation event where he had a quilt made for him.

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My name is Nolan Brown, and this is my great great grandpa Kenny. He was a proud Marine.

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Adelyn and Kash Kittel’s step-dad!

Our step dad was a US Marine from 2004-2012. He served in Iraq in 2006 and Eastern Africa in 2009. He is our favorite veteran and we are proud to call him ours!

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My favorite veteran is my older brother, David! I look up to him and am proud to call him my brother. He currently lives in Virginia with his immediate family.

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Luke Banning's Dad, Lt Col Clint Banning - Air Force C-130 Evaluator Pilot.

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This is my Aunt. She followed her father's footsteps, my grandfather, and served in the US Air Force along with her two sisters!

I admire you Aunt Kimberley! From, Mrs. Atkinson

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Mrs. Atkinson's Aunt

United States Air Force Veteran

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Ray Young, Mrs. Atkinson's Grandfather

This is my amazing grandfather, Ray Young. He retired from the US Air Force. He served in the Korean War. Most of his platoon did not survive. He was a chef for his platoon.

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Rosalind Foster’s Papa

Donald E. Pierce, 💙 USAF; Vietnam