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Author Dr. James P. Meade, Jr. is Today’s Honoree for Tuesday April 12th, 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Today's Honoree

James P. Meade was a young man who, like millions of other men, went to fight his generation’s war in Vietnam. He left an able-bodied Vietnam combat helicopter pilot and returned disabled. In his new book, “Making Your Own Reality: … Continue reading →

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Author Peter Sichel is Today’s Honoree for Wednesday April 6th, 2016

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Some recognize him as the creator of Blue Nun, one of the first international wine brands. Others know him best for his influence and time in the CIA. To Peter Sichel, he’s just an ordinary American who wants to share … Continue reading →

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World War II Veteran Bob Gasche is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Bob Gasche is a 90-year-old World War II veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as a teenager in 1943 and fought in the famed battle of Iwo Jima at age 21, his first combat.  He lost many friends … Continue reading →

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TroopsDirect Founder Aaron Negherbon is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Today's Honoree

In 2010, San Ramon, CA-based Aaron Negherbon received an email from a friend who was serving with the Marines in Afghanistan and commanding 150 forward-deployed troops. In the note, the soldier mentioned to Aaron that they were badly in need … Continue reading →

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War Veteran Miyoko Hikiji is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Miyoko Hikiji joined the U.S. Army in Iowa as a way to pay for a college education. Near the end of her enlistment contract in the Iowa National Guard and before completing her degree in journalism, her unit was called … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is LeAine Dehmer

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Today's Honoree

This Mother’s Day, LeAine Dehmer, owner of local resort style day spa Skinsations, a staple in Tustin, CA for 25 years, is continuing her inspiring tradition of granting deserving Moms a day of beauty, pampering, and relaxation. The “Do you … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is John Wayne Walding

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Today's Honoree

Staff Sergeant John W. Walding, United States (US) Army, heroically distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous conduct in the face of the enemy of the US, while serving as the Communications Sergeant for Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 3336, Special Operations Task … Continue reading →

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