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Hoong Giang
U.S. Navy
2000-09
“To be humble, yet firm. To be confident, but never arrogant. To take ownership and move forward.”
Brian A. Glim
U.S. Navy
1993-2006
“Protecting, defending and representing our nation is, by far, the most rewarding thing I’ve done in my lifetime.”
German Gomez
USMC
1993-98
“The beginning of a brotherhood unlike any other, as well as being part of a team working together to preserve our nation’s freedom.”
Nano Guardi
U.S. Navy
1985-1991, Operation Desert Storm “The best way to find yourself is to serve your country, for the freedom it gave you, and to honor those who served before you.”
Nora Gunning
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Reserve Served 13 years, Operation Enduring Freedom “An opportunity to give back to this
great nation, defend its interests
and a true honor after 9/11.”
Manuel Guzman
U.S. Army
1992-96, 1998-99
“Being second generation in the military, I was very proud to serve our nation and privileged to be next to other warriors.”
Michael Hurley
U.S. Navy
1962-64
“It was an honor to serve the country. I made some very special friends.”
Carl Ibarra
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers 1989-1992, Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm “Opportunity to continue family tradition of military service and gain educational benefits
of the Illinois State Veterans Grant.”
Robert C. Konrath
U.S. Air Force
1966-70, Vietnam 1969-70
“I was looking for a new direction for my life at the time.”
Allen Koronkiewicz
U.S. Army
1967-69
“Serving in the military meant leaving my family for the first time. I then found a new family. The same as when I joined the CPD.”
Peter A. Magnine
U.S. Army
1970-71
“Serving gave me the opportunity to go places and see things I probably wouldn’t have seen.”
Edward J. May
USMC
1967-70, Vietnam 1969-70
“I joined the Marine Corps at 17 after my brother was killed in Vietnam in 1967. The whole experience was life-changing.”
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