Erol Sahin, Marines
“He is amazing. He immediately began working himself to death after leaving the marines, he has been an inspiration to me and I’m proud to call him my boyfriend.”
Military Hero
Corporal Erol Sahin was nominated by his girlfriend Rebekah, who had the following to say about him: "He is amazing. He immediately began working himself to death after leaving the marines, he has been an inspiration to me and I’m proud to call him my boyfriend."
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, EROL!
Mariah Smith, Army
“She is an amazing woman. Our daughter needed open heart surgery on 28 March 23 and Mariah was the rock that kept the family strong. My daughter has healed perfect since then and Mariah is back to work in the pediatrician wing of McDonald’s Army health center. She does so much for everyone and doesn’t get the recognition.”
Ryan Ross, Navy
For a guy from a very small town in Kansas, he has been able to travel all over the world with his deployments and take care of his family. At National Armed Forces Day I say thank to all those currently serving and those that have served our great United States.
Cyndee Hudson, Air Force
“Cyndee is the sweetest, warmest, giving person i ever ever met. Her ability to handle poise in stressful situations in directly due to her 22 years serving at Langley va. She is truly amazing and deserves recognition.”
Fernando Balla, Navy
“I have watched Fernando go from a Boot E1 to Senior Chief E8 in his over 22 years of Navy service. He is a loving father, husband, brother, son and epitomizes what a US Navy sailor should strive to be!”
Jasmin Mau, Coast Guard
“My mother was enlisted as an engineer, then became a Yeoman second class at E5. She later retired as an 03E, and now works at the joint task force civil as a GS12.”
Ted McGuire, Army
“Ted is currently serving in the US Army, with 28 years in so far. He is an amazing husband, the greatest Dad to our three kids, and one of the best people I know, to all he comes in contact with here at home and when has had his many deployments. He is passionate about making a positive impact in the Army itself, each soldier he comes in contact with, as well as life in general. He has been a mentor to many young soldiers as well as our own family. We have two sons that are currently serving in the Army due to the example he has been and the patriotism he has taught, dedicated his life to, and has expressed. Ted is truly my military hero!”
Gene Worthy, Army
“My father has always been a hero to both myself and all of my family. He’s been such an incredible role model.”
Chris Lamp, Navy
Senior Chief Lamp is one of the hardest working leaders that our command has. He brings old school methods and work ethic and combines them to modern day technology advances.
Zach Schultz, Navy
“He’s a model sailor, husband, father to two young daughters and most importantly, a good man.”