We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates.

Mighty 25 (Page 2)

The annual Mighty 25 recognizes the most significant supporters, changemakers, heroes, innovators, and influencers in the military-veteran community—entrepreneurs, advocates, artists, athletes, and public servants, and more.

Latest in Mighty 25

Brianna Keilar mighty 25

Mighty 25: Brianna Keilar on service and storytelling

Johnny Vargas Mighty 25

Mighty 25: Johnny Vargas turns social media into a mission

Mighty 25 Scott Ruskan

Mighty 25: Scott Ruskan’s first rescue swimmer mission saved 165 lives

JJ montanaro mighty 25

Mighty 25: JJ Montanaro’s Army values and financial vision

ray mendoza alex garland mighty 25

Mighty 25: Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza tell authentic military stories

thomas schenk gary landerfelt mighty 25

Mighty 25: Thomas Schenk & Gary Landerfelt start the Delta Honor Guard

Meet the MIGHTY 25 military influencers, advocates and changemakers of 2024

By Jessica Manfre

A smiling woman in a military uniform with a "Chief Master Sergeant" patch and an American flag patch on her sleeve, speaking to a blurred audience in the background.

MIGHTY 25: How JoAnne Bass made history and is still making waves

By Jessica Manfre

Three women standing together outdoors near a pond with trees and mountains in the background. They are all wearing camouflage jackets and smiling at the camera. The setting is grassy with a dirt path visible on the right side.

MIGHTY 25: With her philanthropic heart, Angela Blank loves serving our nation’s veterans

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Cancer, hurricane, homelessness – nothing can keep Jas Boothe down

MIGHTY 25: Cancer, hurricane, homelessness – nothing can keep Jas Boothe down

By Jessica Manfre

Woman with shoulder-length gray hair featuring a prominent white streak, smiling warmly. She is wearing a patterned gray jacket and is in a softly lit indoor setting with blurred background elements including a plant on a shelf.

MIGHTY 25: Kristen Christy is the force behind the 988 Crisis Lifeline

By Jessica Manfre

A smiling woman with straight, shoulder-length brown hair wearing a white top with blue floral patterns, standing outdoors with a blurred green background and a white pillar on the right.

MIGHTY 25: Kayla Corbitt is on a mission to make childcare accessible for every military family

By Jessica Manfre

A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a green outfit and pearl necklace, is speaking at a podium. The podium has a sign that reads "Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caring for Military Families." Several American flags are visible in the background.

MIGHTY 25: Elizabeth Dole’s legacy of service has impacted millions of caregivers

By Jessica Manfre

A woman dressed in a black jumpsuit stands between two vintage drag racing cars, holding two checkered flags raised above her head. The car on the left is a shiny red classic with a large front grille, while the car on the right is a blue vintage dragster with "Stone Woods & Cook" written on the door. Behind them is a sign that reads "Lions Drag Strip" and a backdrop featuring a crowd of spectators.

MIGHTY 25: Gina Elise and her ‘Pin-Ups for Vets’ have visited over 20,000 hospitalized veterans

By Jessica Manfre

A person wearing a green dress is standing and smiling while holding a card that reads "Celebrating five kindness November 20, 2023." The background features textured orange panels and a blue wall with purple mountain-like shapes. Red letters, partially visible at the bottom, suggest a TED event setting.

MIGHTY 25: From PA to patient to advocate, Samantha Gomolka is a warrior

By Jessica Manfre

A man with a beard wearing a blue baseball cap, a purple sweatshirt, and black headphones around his neck stands in front of a large white backdrop outdoors.

MIGHTY 25: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes is a generational talent in storytelling

By Jessica Manfre

A group of military personnel in uniform, including a man in an olive green dress uniform with numerous medals and ribbons, walking alongside a man in a dark suit with a blue patterned tie. Several other uniformed individuals stand in formation on the left side, and people in civilian clothing are visible in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors near a government or official building.

MIGHTY 25: Governor Kemp is on a mission to make Georgia the most military-friendly state

By Jessica Manfre

A man in a white naval officer uniform with a white hat and sunglasses stands next to a woman wearing a yellow sleeveless dress and large dark sunglasses. They are outdoors near a large black submarine docked at a harbor, with cranes and industrial structures visible in the background.

MIGHTY 25: Tonya Murphy started fighting for justice as a child

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Pasha Palanker is an immigrant, an influencer and a beacon of hope

By Jessica Manfre

An older man in a navy blazer, patterned tie, and khaki pants stands in front of a row of gold shovels with white hard hats placed on top of each shovel handle. Behind him, there is construction equipment including a yellow tractor and a small bulldozer, with a large building under construction in the background. An American flag hangs on the scaffolding attached to the building. Another man in a suit is seen in the background near the shovels.

MIGHTY 25: Steve Peck won’t stop until every homeless veteran has housing

By Jessica Manfre

A woman with long brown hair is smiling and holding a sign. Behind her is a poster with a basketball player jumping to shoot a ball into a hoop. The poster reads: "THINK AHEAD. Be safe. Know the signs. Get help. RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS OF BRAIN INJURY.

MIGHTY 25: Elizabeth Pletcher has dedicated her career to serving veterans with TBIs

By Jessica Manfre

A man with light skin, short hair, and a goatee is wearing a blue suit jacket, white shirt, and red tie. He is standing behind a microphone, smiling, with a blurred background featuring large text in blue and green.

MIGHTY 25: Randy Reese has devoted his life to serving those who served

By Jessica Manfre

A man wearing a dark blue blazer over a white dress shirt, smiling and standing indoors against a blurred background with warm lighting and wooden paneling.

MIGHTY 25: For Navy veteran and American Airlines VP Cedric Rockamore, the sky is truly the limit

By Jessica Manfre

Close-up black and white portrait of a man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard, wearing a sleeveless shirt, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. The background is blurred, showing outdoor bleachers or seating.

MIGHTY 25: Michael Rodriguez is memorializing an entire generation of warfighters

By Jessica Manfre

Smiling bald man with dark skin wearing a black hoodie, set against a plain gray background.

MIGHTY 25: Navy LCDR Jai Salters created Act Now Education to serve others

By Jessica Manfre

A woman wearing light blue overalls, a beige jacket, and boots is walking on a dirt floor inside a wooden barn. Behind her is a large blue and silver agricultural machine with big tires. The barn walls are made of wooden planks, and there are stacks of wooden boards leaning against the wall on the right side.

MIGHTY 25: Indra Sandal’s innovation is saving veterans’ lives

By Jessica Manfre

Two men wearing matching blue "Operation Gratitude" t-shirts stand side by side with their arms around each other's shoulders, smiling. Behind them are stacks of white boxes also labeled with "Operation Gratitude." The setting appears to be a warehouse or storage area.

MIGHTY 25: Kevin Schmiegel and Paul Cucinotta are helping veterans thrive

By Jessica Manfre

A man wearing a tan and black patterned scarf and sunglasses on his head is standing outdoors. Behind him, there is a stone structure with sandbags on top and a flagpole flying a flag with horizontal red, white, and black stripes and a green emblem in the center. The sky is clear and blue.

MIGHTY 25: After the Marines, Greg Smallwood found his purpose in serving veterans

By Jessica Manfre

A man wearing a gray baseball cap and dark jacket is speaking passionately into a red and white megaphone. Behind him, a man in a suit with a beard is standing with his hands clasped, and there are blurred people and buildings in the background.

MIGHTY 25: Why Jon Stewart will run through a wall for you

By Jessica Manfre

A man with a bald head and a full beard, wearing a dark suit jacket over a white dress shirt, stands in front of a backdrop featuring a partial American flag and large black text. A microphone is positioned in front of him.

MIGHTY 25: Jarrad Turner is creating meaningful opportunities for disabled veterans

By Jessica Manfre

A man with light brown hair and a beard is speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a maroon blazer over a white shirt and gesturing with his left hand. The background is a dark blue curtain.

MIGHTY 25: Jason Van Camp is a true ‘Warrior Rising’

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: How Corie Weathers is shifting the military culture

By Jessica Manfre

Two men stand between two mascots in front of a brick building decorated with Christmas wreaths. The mascot on the left is a white ram wearing a navy blue jersey with the number 7, and the mascot on the right is a brown horse wearing a "BEAT NAVY" strap. The man on the left wears a red shirt and black scarf with an "ARMY NAVY" patch, while the man on the right wears a white quarter-zip pullover. Both men are smiling.

CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA

By Tessa Robinson

George Bush in military uniform next to his official White House portrait.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: George W. Bush devotes his life to military families

By Jessica Manfre

Kimberly Mitchell standing in between several service members.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Kimberly Mitchell went from a Vietnamese orphanage to serving America

By Jessica Manfre

Matthew Weiss standing in dress blue uniform and his book cover.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Matthew Weiss wrote a book to recruit Gen Z

By Jessica Manfre

Steve Shwarzman

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: ‘King of Capital’ Steve Schwarzman invests in military families

By Jessica Manfre

Victor LaGroon smiling.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Victor LaGroon serves as voice for inclusion within the VA

By Jessica Manfre

James Harvey holding a microphone and smiling.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: 100-year-old Tuskegee Airman James Harvey has a legacy of service

By Jessica Manfre

Iasia Brown smiling.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Iasia Brown is taking over the tech space

By Jessica Manfre

Richard Fierro standing in front of a red wall and holding a beer.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Richard Fierro saved countless lives during mass shooting

By Jessica Manfre

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals embraces George Kittle.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: George Kittle uses his NFL platform to serve the military community

By Jessica Manfre

Charles Moore in Army uniform.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Army veteran Charles Moore champions diversity with Raytheon

By Jessica Manfre

Sponsored Content

Meet the MIGHTY 25: America’s extraordinary changemakers and advocates of 2023

By Jessica Manfre

Brittany Hahn Boccher speaking at an event.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Brittany Boccher uses corporate platform to uplift military community

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Cailin Crockett is making waves for military families on National Security Council

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Cailin Crockett is making waves for military families on National Security Council

By Jessica Manfre

Ashley Gutermuth on stage.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Ashley Gutermuth uses comedy to tackle hard issues

By Jessica Manfre

Kathy Roth-Douquet with her daughter.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Kathy Roth-Douquet paved the way with Blue Star Families

By Jessica Manfre

Nolan Peterson journalist in protective gear and on a television set.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Nolan Peterson continues to serve at the Irregular Warfare Center

By Jessica Manfre

Stacy Pearsall in combat uniform next to soldier with rifle.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Stacy Pearsall uses storytelling for healing

By Jessica Manfre

Monica Bassett standing on stage holding microphone.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Monica Bassett tackles food insecurity, one military family at a time

By Jessica Manfre

Libby Jamison with family.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Jamison took milspouse employment advocacy to the president

By Jessica Manfre

Thomas J Brennan next to fellow service member.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Thomas Brennan built award-winning military newsroom

By Jessica Manfre

Rebekah Edmonson with Afghan children.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Army veteran Rebekah Edmonson fights for Afghan women after war

By Jessica Manfre

Green Beret Ruben Ayala standing in front of humvee.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Ruben Ayala is on a quest to be the good in the world

By Jessica Manfre

Lauren Hope Second Service Foundation photo.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: From Top Chef to nonprofits, Lauren Hope’s calling is serving others

By Jessica Manfre

Isabella Casillas Guzman portrait.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Isabella Casillas Guzman leads the SBA in serving

By Jessica Manfre

Wayne Peacock visits with service members.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: USAA CEO Wayne Peacock leads the way in military suicide prevention

By Jessica Manfre

We Are The Mighty group photo.

Sponsored Content

MIGHTY 25: Fearless founders David Gale, Linda Alexander, David Harden and Bill Siegel

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: From the Army to Johnson & Johnson, John Perez still serves

By Jessica Manfre

Heather Prill mighty 25

MIGHTY 25: Heather Prill leads Home Depot Foundation in giving back

By Jessica Manfre

A graphic with a large blue number "25" on a textured background featuring a faded American flag. To the left of the number, the words "THE MIGHTY" are written vertically in bold red letters with a blue star below. On the right side, there is a grid of 25 headshots of diverse individuals, arranged in five rows and five columns. The people vary in gender, ethnicity, and attire, including formal wear, military uniforms, and casual clothing.

Meet the MIGHTY 25 military influencers, advocates and change makers of 2022

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Chase Millsap – Marine, Green Beret and one helluva patriot

By Jessica Manfre

tatum and carolin

MIGHTY 25: Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin give military a voice through the big screen

By Jessica Manfre