Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1996. He set sail on the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as Aviation Boatswain's Mate–Fuel where he sailed around the world with 5,500 shipmates.
Ellen A., St. Louis, Mo.
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Craig Bell - U.S. Army
Photo courtesy of Dana B., Oak Grove, Minn.
My husband proudly and bravely served in the U.S. Army for 20 years before retiring. Craig is originally from Missouri and grew up in South County and Festus. He was deployed multiple times to war zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo as well as being stationed in Korea and Germany. Craig is a very decorated veteran receiving multiple honors including a Bronze Star. He is a humble man, a distinguished veteran and a phenomenal husband and father.
Dana B., Oak Grove, Minn.
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William “Bill” Dees - U.S. Army
Photo courtesy of Mary Jo P., Chesterfield, Mo.
Bill enlisted in the Army during WWII, joined the 11th Airborne Division and became a paratrooper. He served in the Pacific Theater and was present for the signing of the Japanese surrender. Bill had never flown before he joined the Army. He liked to say that he jumped out of the first five flights of his life. On his sixth flight, he experienced a plane landing! Bill was proud of being a veteran and in recent years, has been honored at many veteran celebrations.
Mary Jo P., Chesterfield, Mo.
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Michael Weaver - U.S. Coast Guard
Photo courtesy of Ashley V., Mountain Home, Ark.
My dad served 27 years in the Coast Guard. He has been around the world and seen and done many things. He is a beloved father and papa.
Ashley V., Mountain Home, Ark.
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