Nov 8th, 2026 1 Ken Frantz
After 32 years in the Marine Corps, I retired in 1999 and while my military career was over, I soon learned how valuable it was to be a member of non-profits, especially those related to our active duty, veterans and their families. All who serve learn a great deal of good skills and it is important, perhaps even necessary, that we all use those skills in giving back to our fellow veterans and their families.
Nov 8th, 2026 – Heather Beasley
Me in 1992 with my Commanding Officer at NAS Pensacola (where I also meet and married my Navy husband). I joined the Navy JAG Corps my first year of law school. My active duty started the year A Few Good Men came out 
. I spent 5 years on Active Duty, and retired last May after a total of 37 total years of service. Our service members take on such huge responsibility and there are so many great opportunities for them to develop leadership and other valuable skills. Serving in the Navy has truly been the best part of my life.
Nov 6th, 2026 – Suzi Dewsnap Terrell
Ken went all the way through La Center schools leaving in his senior year to enlist in the Army. Captured just hours after his 19th birthday, he endured more than two years as a prisoner, coming close to death several times. But somehow he survived — thanks, in part, to a Chinese officer … and the girl back home.
