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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.

Service Inspiring Generations

Joe McElhenny served in the US Army and in the FBI, leading him to teach his six kids about the importance of service. “I think that prompted the three of us to go into the service. Being in law enforcement, three of us chose that path as a direct result of the upbringing that we had under his guidance,” said Mike McElhenny. Now, Joe is inspiring the next generation of his family as some of his grandkids begin their service. “It’s actually now gone to another generation,” Joe said with pride.

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