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Mary Costello
U.S. Air Force Reserve
2014-20
“I am honored to have served alongside my sisters and brothers from all branches.”
Dan Decker
U.S. Navy
1988-93, Desert Storm 1991 “Thank you for being one of the only FOP administrations to acknowledge our veterans in the Department.”
Peter Delgado
U.S. Army
10 years, two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom “Serving in the U.S. Army was a calling for me right after 9/11. The Army gave me a global perspective, determination and a sense of camaraderie.”
Leo Edward Depcik
USMC
4 years active, 2 years reserve “I wanted to serve with the best to become one of the best.”
Guy DeSalvo
U.S. Navy
1963-67, Vietnam 1964-65
“A small contribution to protecting our way of life.”
John Dorris
U.S. Army
“Proud to have served my country.”
Lee E. Dudeck
U.S. Army
1966-68
“I felt pride and privilege in training others. I have a deep love, honor and respect for my country.”
Brian DuFour
U.S. Navy, 1985-2007
“Several days after 9/11, I was recalled to active duty. It made me feel good that I could contribute to the ‘War on Terrorism’ and serve our country.”
Michael Dunne
U.S. Army Military Police 1970-72
“Duty. Loyalty. Teamwork.”
Cordy L. Fouch Jr.
U.S. Marine Corps 1987-94, Desert Shield and Desert Storm “Military service taught me discipline, pride, fitness and the honor of serving my country.”
Robert J. Fuggiti
U.S. Army 1966-68, Vietnam 1967-68 “Loyalty, discipline, structure, camaraderie, maturity.”
Mark Gannon
USMC, 1999-2015
“The military is where men are made, sons are lost and the character of a nation lives. I try to carry that character in my heart and mind every day and continue that service in every action.”
Roberto Garcia
U.S. Army
30 years
“Military service meant I could serve and protect America.”