Military Hero

Chief Petty Officer Ryan Ross was nominated by his mother-in-law Cinda, who had the following to say about him: "Today, National Armed Forces Day, I'd like to nominate my son-in-law Ryan Ross. He has been in the Navy for 18 years, currently at Chief Petty Officer at Norfolk Naval Station and is a wonderful husband and father to my two grandkids. He joined up right out of high school with the plan to best support his future family. For a guy from a very small town in Kansas, he has been able to travel all over the world with his deployments and take care of his family. At National Armed Forces Day I say thank to all those currently serving and those that have served our great United States. Thank you." THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, RYAN!

Ryan Ross, Navy

For a guy from a very small town in Kansas, he has been able to travel all over the world with his deployments and take care of his family. At National Armed Forces Day I say thank to all those currently serving and those that have served our great United States.

Cyndee Hudson, Air Force

“Cyndee is the sweetest, warmest, giving person i ever ever met. Her ability to handle poise in stressful situations in directly due to her 22 years serving at Langley va. She is truly amazing and deserves recognition.”

Fernando Balla, Navy

“I have watched Fernando go from a Boot E1 to Senior Chief E8 in his over 22 years of Navy service. He is a loving father, husband, brother, son and epitomizes what a US Navy sailor should strive to be!”

Jasmin Mau, Coast Guard

“My mother was enlisted as an engineer, then became a Yeoman second class at E5. She later retired as an 03E, and now works at the joint task force civil as a GS12.”

Ted McGuire, Army

“Ted is currently serving in the US Army, with 28 years in so far. He is an amazing husband, the greatest Dad to our three kids, and one of the best people I know, to all he comes in contact with here at home and when has had his many deployments. He is passionate about making a positive impact in the Army itself, each soldier he comes in contact with, as well as life in general. He has been a mentor to many young soldiers as well as our own family. We have two sons that are currently serving in the Army due to the example he has been and the patriotism he has taught, dedicated his life to, and has expressed. Ted is truly my military hero!”

Gene Worthy, Army

“My father has always been a hero to both myself and all of my family. He’s been such an incredible role model.”

Chris Lamp, Navy

Senior Chief Lamp is one of the hardest working leaders that our command has. He brings old school methods and work ethic and combines them to modern day technology advances.

Zach Schultz, Navy

“He’s a model sailor, husband, father to two young daughters and most importantly, a good man.”

Todd Woody, Navy

“Todd proudly served our great nation for 23 years in the United States Navy. Originally from North Carolina the majority of time was served in the Tidewater area. He is a great leader, awesome husband, and father of two. He is most deserving of this award.”

Larry Sears, Navy

“My dad did 22 years in the Navy, he served part of his time in the Vietnam War and trained to become a diver and was a PADI open water instructor and Master Diver before he retired. He is a hard worker and I don’t know how I would of turned out without him in my life.”

Fredrick Cowell III, Air Force

Chief Master Sergeant Fredrick Cowell III was nominated by Evangeline Baines, who had the following to say about him: “Chief […]

Tyler Vice, Navy

“He’s a devoted father as well as a devoted sailor at work. His shipmates look up to him. He’s always striving to be better. Definitely an amazing sailor in my book.”