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Stories of Service

They protect and save us.

We admire them and aspire to be like them. In uniform, in Our Communities, in every branch of the military, Our Heroes give their all —and sometimes the ultimate sacrifice.

These are their stories. On the eleventh of every month, we celebrate these selfless men and women with profiles of their service. Reflecting on their accomplishments and respecting each challenge overcome. Take note. Take pride. Please join us in honoring them here.

Providing Care Under Fire

Army Spc. Shannon Chihuahua was serving as a Combat Medic in Afghanistan during Operation Bulldog Bite to push back Taliban Fighters. He provided immediate emergency care to his fellow soldiers when they were injured during battle. He was saving lives while risking his own. Shannon Chihuahua was killed in battle while treating his squad leader and shielding him during battle. “Not everybody can do that kinda thing. Not everybody has that courage to do that,” said Sgt. Chris Weselek (Ret.).

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