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| Clyde Braswell Saturday, November 4, 2017 Clyde Braswell served his country for 16 years while being a member of the United States Army. He serves as an Active Duty Military Police Officer and is ranked as a Sergeant. Clyde served hist time stationed in Korea and in Fort Leavanworth, Kansas. | Bob Rydell Thursday, November 9, 2017 Bob Rydell is a U.S. Army Veteran who served a tour of Vietnam during the war from 1967-1968. He is a Specialist 4th class. He has been awarded with the Vietnam Service, Vietnam campaign, and National Defense Awards. | Steve Bonom Sunday, November 12, 2017 Representing the Navy, he served his country during the Vietnam War from 196701968, He is the President for the Chapter 82, Vietnam Veterans of America, Nassau County and the Color Guard Commander. He has received the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Korean Defense Medals. |
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Tony Sparaco | Paul Masi Sunday, November 12, 2017 Representing the U.S. Marine Corps, Paul served his country during the Vietnam War from 1966-1967. He has received the Presidential Unit Citation and Combat Action Ribbon. | Ken McQuillar Thursday, December 14, 2017 Representing the United States Navy, Ken served his country from 1978-1984 as a cryptologic technician. He served his time at Guantanamo Bay and at Nav-Comm-U in London, England. |
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| Khemet Jenkins Thursday, December 14, 2017 Khemet is currently serving his country as a radar technician and has toured overseas earning numerous medals including a Korean Defense Service Medal and two Army Commendation Medals. | Phoebe Ervin Saturday, December 23, 2017 Representing the United States Army, Phoebe served her country for twenty-one honorable years. She served tours in Guatemala, El Salvador, Italy, Panama, and has received multiple overseas and achievement medals inclduing Arcom Medals. She is now a retired Sergeant. | Gary Glick Saturday, December 23, 2017 Representing the United States Army, Gary served as a Chapel Assistant. He was stationed in Germany and served his country from 1969-1972. |
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| Christopher Gardner Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Christopher is a United States Army E-3 Private First Class. Chris comes to us from the Honolulu Hawaii Army Base while being part of the 3rd Man Infantry for two years. | Jack Holzman Friday, December 29, 2017 Representing the United States Army, Jack served his country for six years as a radio and telephone operator stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. | Aaron and Al Britvan Friday, December 29, 2017 Representing the U.S. Navy, Al is a Korean War Veteran and a Seaman 1st Class who served his country from 1948-1953. Representing the U.S. Army, Corporal Aaron Britvan served his country from 1953-1955. |
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| Chris Peterkin Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Representing the United States Marine Corps, Chris served his country for twelve years as a nuclear and chemical weapons technician. Chris served two tours in Vietnam and spent three years in South America. | Eric and Sylinthia Burges Saturday, January 20, 2018 Sylinthia is Nassau County's first female Veterans service officer and has served her country while in Korea, earning medals such as the Army Achievement Medal. Eric served his country in the 82nd Airborne since 2011 as has served 2 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Senior Logistics Manager for Motive. Eric is a highly decorated Veteran with medals such as 5 Army Achievement Medals and an Armed Forces Medal. | Barbara Salva Friday, January 26, 2018 Representing the United States Air Force as a proud Trans Veteran Barbara served her country from 1963-1967. She served as an Air Craft Mechanic and served a tour in Vietnam. Barbara is also the Deputy Executive Director for the Long Island Nets Transgender Advocacy Coalition and a huge advocate of the trans community. |
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| Ava Keels Friday, March 2, 2018 Representing the United States Air Force, Ava served her country from 2004-2011. She served in the Security Forces K-9 Unit and served a tour in Kuwait and Qatar. | Lisa Ryan Sunday, March 4, 2018 Lisa is a Military Mom, President of the Nassau County Blue Star Mothers of America, and the Mother of Staff Sergeant Michael Ryan. Ryan has been in the United States Army since May 2010 and has completed two combat tours. | Marc Wolf Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Representing the United States Navy, Marc was assigned to the Antisubmarine Squadron VS 31. He first enlisted at the Naval Air Station in Brooklyn and was deployed twice aboard the USS Intrepid. Marc served from 1970-1976. |
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| Jeffery McQueen Sunday, March 11, 2018 Representing the United States Army, Jeffery was a member of the 82nd Airborne serving his Country from 1982-1988. While enlisted Jeffery worked in communications and was deployed for a combat tour in Grenada. He took part in Operation Urgent Fury to rescue hostages on the Island. | Rick Gates Friday, March 16, 2018 Representing the United States Navy, Rick was a member of the 82nd Airborne serving his Country from 1978-1990. He served a combat tour in Lebanon from 1982-1983. While enlisted, Rick served as a Navy Radioman within communications and is now the Nassau County District of Veteran Affairs Commander as well as the Veterans Beneficiaries Councilor for the Town of Hempstead. | Brent Russell Sunday, March 18, 2018 Representing the United States Army, Brent was a member of the 369 Communication Battalion serving his Country from 1990-1992. He also served his country during Operation Desert Storm in the Middle East. |