U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 318th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, out of Arlington Heights, Illinois, attend the annual tree lighting ceremony at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, on November 16, 2024. The 318th TPASE coordinates an annual community relations event, where the Soldiers go out and give back to the community. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. Frank Alcala)
Veterans Day serves as a time for reflection and connection for three former U.S. Army paratroopers: Stephen Markardt, Jerry Stewart, and Jason Oakley, who share a legacy of courage, service, and sacrifice. Each found unique meaning in their military careers, from Markardt's adventurous airborne training in Europe to Stewart's four-decade career inspired by his father's World War II service, and Oakley's family-driven commitment through...
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Eight U.S. women veterans spoke at the 7th Women in Military Service Recognition Ceremony and Event at the Philip Billard Post No. 1650, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Topeka, Kansas on Oct. 12, 2024.
