Vanessa Thomas – She Served Without Question
Vanessa Thomas recounts her early life in England, moving to the U.S., and her choice to join the U.S. Navy, where she became a Torpedoman’s Mate. Currently, she is the State Women Veterans’ Coordinator at the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs and advocates for women veterans’ issues.
Mose Floyd – Mentors Shaping Lives
Mose Floyd, a judge and retired Marine Corps officer, recounts the influence of parents and mentors in his life. He then talks about the importance of minority representation in the Marine Corps, being a leader, and his work with the Veterans Treatment Court.
Joseph Ruthenberg – Life on Marine One
Joseph Ruthenberg joined the Marines and became a pilot after learning the Army program was closed. He was assigned to the Presidential Helicopter Squadron, HMX-1, where he flew the H-3 helicopter and had interactions with President Reagan. He also recounts a story about traveling to Xi’an, China, with the squadron, where they had to reassemble […]