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Maj. Gen. William Zana, the only guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to reach the rank of general, took a final shift on the night he retired.

When a veteran lost his farm, his fellow paratroopers swooped in to help

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From the Ranks

Brian Floyd began saving for his dream farm as an 18-year-old enlisted soldier. After 10 years on active duty, he bought over 100 acres in Arkansas and got to work raising livestock. When one of his barns went up in flames, his brothers-in-arms stepped in.

The National Guard general who started and ended his military career by honoring the fallen

While on his way to work one day, Master Sgt. Joe Thach helped a driver trapped in a burning car — it was the third time since 2023 that Thach rescued others on the road.

On three separate occasions, this Army Ranger has saved people from burning car wrecks

Dr. Marshall Bahr, M.D., launched Lead The Way Recovery, a new approach to addiction and substance abuse dedicated to providing a “path to sustainable healing and empowerment” for those afflicted by addiction and ailing mental health.

The Army Ranger veteran now fighting to help veterans overcome addiction

For many military veterans, service doesn’t stop once they hang up their uniform.

Giving back

Jai Salters is a Navy lieutenant commander and CEO of Service to Success, a business that offers free career support to veterans and military spouses — a one-stop shop for veterans shifting to a new profession or career after leaving the service.

The Navy officer whose second job is helping vets and their families start a career

Nate Boyer brings military veterans and professional athletes together to work out, share stories and be part of a new team. The two groups have a lot more in common than you might think.

From Green Beret to NFL player to actor to veterans advocate

Some who knew Myron Harrington never knew he had been a Marine. While fighting the Battle of Hue during the Vietnam War, he was awarded the Silver Star and Navy Cross — but he wanted his legacy to be the leaders he invested in later on.

The Marine legend who survived hell in Vietnam and devoted his life to giving back to his community

Robert Irvine wants the Army’s top officials in charge of food and dining to understand his vision for future chow halls, so he’s taking them back to school. Literally.

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine’s fight to overhaul military dining

Gary Sinise successfully leveraged an iconic supporting role in “Forrest Gump” and used it to launch a lifetime of philanthropic efforts aimed at supporting service members, veterans and their families.

Lt. Dan! How an iconic role led to a lifetime of service for the veteran community

Even some of the most famous civilians find the inspiration to serve in our nation’s military members and veterans.

Out in the community

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan