Veterans Comfort Zone

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

🎖 Medal of Honor 🎖
Donald “Doc” Ballard 🇺🇸
Vietnam War
May 16, 1968
Kansas City, Missouri

Donald Everett Ballard (born December 5, 1945) is a retired colonel of the Kansas National Guard and former member of the United States Navy. Known to the Marines beside him simply as “Doc,” Ballard served as a hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on May 16, 1968.

That day, Ballard was already moving through enemy fire treating wounded Marines when the ambush intensified. Bullets and mortars ripped through the area, leaving casualties everywhere.

As he helped evacuate a wounded Marine, an enemy soldier suddenly rushed from cover, threw a gr***de into the group, and opened fire.

There was no time to think. Ballard shouted a warning and instantly threw himself onto the gr***de, fully expecting the blast to kill him in order to save the Marines beside him.

But the gr***de never detonated. “Doc” Ballard got back up and immediately returned to treating the wounded like nothing had happened.

That kind of courage can’t be taught.

05/19/2026

🎖 Medal of Honor 🎖
Cpl. Jason L. Dunham 🇺🇸
Iraq War
April 14, 2004
Scio, New York

Jason Dunham and his Marines were moving toward an ambush site in Iraq when they came under enemy fire. While searching a group of suspicious vehicles, an insurgent suddenly attacked him in close quarters combat.

In the middle of the struggle, Dunham saw the man release a gr***de.

There wasn’t time to think. There wasn’t time to run.

He shouted a warning to his fellow Marines and immediately threw himself onto the gr***de, covering it with his body and helmet to shield the men beside him from the blast.

The explosion took his life, but saved theirs.

Jason Dunham’s final act was pure selflessness. In a split second, he chose his Marines over himself.

05/19/2026

04/28/2026

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04/28/2026

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced that three A-10 squadrons will keep flying through 2030, following the Warthog's heavy combat role in Operation Epic Fury.

04/24/2026

Ret. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Don L. Scott calls himself "a living testament to how America has evolved to include all of its citizens."

04/24/2026

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, volunteers will fan out across more than 110 battlefields and military historic sites to take part in the American Battlefield Trust's annual Park Day.

04/21/2026

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS — With great sadness, we mourn the passing of Marie West, a Navy War Hero and one of the last living veterans of World War II.

Marie passed away at the remarkable age of 103, leaving behind a legacy of courage, service, and quiet strength that will never be forgotten.

Born an Iowa farm girl, Marie answered her country’s call during World War II with determination and resolve. Wanting to do her part, she left home for Hunter College in New York City, where she trained in a newly formed division of the U.S. Navy created to place women on the home front—freeing men for duty at sea. It was pioneering work, and Marie was proud to be among those who proved that women could do anything asked of them.

She was later assigned to Moffett Field in Santa Clara County, California, where her duties were as demanding as they were essential. From wrangling massive Navy blimps to repairing their parts, Marie embraced every task without complaint. As she often showed through her actions, no job was too big or too small. These women did it all—and they did it well.

Marie’s service even brought her briefly face to face with history. While working in the kitchen during training, she served lunch to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Marie fondly recalled how Mrs. Roosevelt walked through the line, shook her hand, and personally thanked the women for their work—an unforgettable moment of recognition that stayed with her for a lifetime.

Her devotion to honoring service never faded. In 2024, at the age of 102, Marie made a historic return to Europe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. There, she paid tribute not only to the soldiers who fought, but especially to the women who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives during World War II—a cause close to her heart.

Marie West lived a life defined by patriotism, humility, and resilience. She represented a generation that stepped forward without hesitation and changed history through service and sacrifice. Though she has now joined her fellow veterans in rest, her story—and the values she embodied—will live on.

She will be remembered with deep gratitude, profound respect, and endless love.
Forever in our hearts.

The Greatest Generations Foundation
Web: www.TGGF.org

04/21/2026

🎉 Happy 125th Birthday to the U.S. Army Nurse Corps! 🎉

For 125 years, the Army Nurse Corps has stood ready—serving both on the front lines and at home with extraordinary courage, unwavering commitment, and boundless compassion. From battlefield tents and hospital ships to military treatment facilities around the world, they have healed the wounded, comforted the sick, and cared for our Servicemembers and their families.

Established February 2, 1901, the Army Nurse Corps has been an essential force through every major conflict and humanitarian mission since—saving lives, advancing military medicine, and setting the standard for excellence in care.

Today, we offer our deepest gratitude to all Army nurses—past and present. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your steadfast dedication to our Nation. ❤️🤍💙