Charles Young

"The thing to be desired above all others is confidence in one's self..." - Charles Young

Henry J. Hunt

“…a great Chief of Artillery, unsurpassed in American history.”

Matthew Ridgeway

"Few other generals better describe how best to translate strategic guidance into an operational approach."

Carlos J. Lozada

"Pfc. Lozada remained in an exposed position and continued to pour deadly fire upon the enemy despite the urgent pleas of his comrades to withdraw."
 

Anna Mae Hayes

"I joined during World War II. The papers were full of stories about individuals serving their country. I, too, wanted to serve my country.“

Rick Rescorla

“Thousands of civilians in New York lived because of Rick, just as Soldiers in Ia Drang lived because of him.”

Jimmy Akuna

1SG Akuna's tutelage motivated cadets to better themselves, better the community and better the world.  His students went on to attend West Point, become officers and NCOs in the military, join law enforcement, become teachers, business leaders and productive members of society.

Charity Adams Earley

For her service during World War II, Adams was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, the highest possible rank a woman could obtain within the WAC.

Hazel W. Johnson-Brown

"Her leadership qualities were evident early in her career, earning her respect and admiration among peers and superiors alike. As she rose through the ranks, Johnson-Brown’s commitment to excellence and equality became the hallmark of her leadership style."

Clifford C. Sims

“SSG Sims made the greatest sacrifice a soldier can make … and no mark of tribute can be too great.”

Tibor "Ted" Rubin

He survived a concentration camp during WWII and later as a POW during the Korean War. 

David M. Gonzalez

Pfc. Gonzales' valiant and intrepid conduct exemplifies the highest traditions of military service..

Henry Johnson

Recipient of France’s Croix du Guerre with a Gold Palm for extraordinary valor.

Fox Conner

"In sheer ability and character, he was the outstanding soldier of my time." -Gen. Eisenhower

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