By Colonel (Ret.) Dr. Peter M. Tan We are pleased to announce that Army Colonel and VBC Member, Dr. Peter Tan was inducted into the United States Veterans Hall of Fame, on November 8, just two days after receiving a similar honor from the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. Dr. Peter M. Tan, a
By Major (Ret.) Terri Swank, U.S. Army and Ohio National Guard, 1979–2015 We’re thrilled to announce that Army veteran Terri Swank, a longtime and beloved member of the Veterans Breakfast Club community, has been named to the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, established in 1992,
Jeremy in front of a destroyed Russian armored vehicle outside the former compound of the Taliban’s supreme leader Mullah Omar, May 2002. (Jeremy D. Baker) By Jeremy D. Baker Jeremy D. Baker is a former Army counterintelligence agent, combat veteran and novelist. As part of the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, he
Image: Freepik Coming home doesn’t always feel like coming down. For veterans, the shift from tactical alertness to domestic stillness can leave the body confused and the mind loud. You’re expected to "reintegrate," but nobody gives you the manual. Traditional therapy has its place—but healing isn’t a one-size program. What you need are alternatives
On July 20, 2025, the Air Force reported that Airman Brayden Lovan, 21, died at F.E. Warren AFB when an M18 spontaneously discharged while he was on duty with the 90th Security Forces Squadron. Days later, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) paused M18 use command-wide, ordered 100% inspections, and shifted to rifles while
Written by Brock Cornell Gold Star Wife and VBC Member Becky Nyren shared this extraordinary essay written by high school senior Brock Cornell. Brock had played in the annual Gold Star football games, where players wear the names of the fallen on their uniforms. Here is Becky's description: Brock Cornell, a Senior standout at
