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.

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Richard Brookshire sued the VA for its own data. It proved Black veterans right.

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Sharene Brown redefined military family support with her own blueprint for change

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Jason David’s second service to his fellow veterans is their financial lifeline

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Inside Sam Eckholm’s journey from Air Force officer to ‘Access Granted’

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Ryan Hunt built Veteran Social to connect, uplift, and empower veterans

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Jennifer Ballou is a Gold Star Widow helping build the Global War on Terrorism Memorial

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The 2025 Mighty 25: Storytellers and Service

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Mighty 25: Doug Doan’s mission to invest in veteran-led businesses

Mighty 25: Dan Sylvester and Holland & Knight’s million-dollar pro bono effort for veterans and military families

Mighty 25: Thom Tran heals himself and others through laughter

Mighty 25: Austin Carrigg, the Army spouse who built the support she didn’t have

Mighty 25: Betty Diaz opens doors for veterans in media

Mighty 25: ‘Ask a Marine’ became one of James Capers’ lasting impacts

Mighty 25: Travis Ellis & Troy Campbell are the shepherds for struggling veterans

Mighty 25: Tyler Vargas Andrews is a casualty of war – but never a victim

Mighty 25: Krista Simpson Anderson is a Gold Star spouse walking with families through loss

Mighty 25: Maria Reed brings joy to military homes–one makeover at a time

Mighty 25: Benjamin Mack-Jackson captures the stories of the Greatest Generation

Mighty 25: Phyllis Wilson preserves the stories of women who served

Mighty 25: Ginger Miller went from homeless veteran to presidential appointee

Mighty 25: Edna Cummings breaks barriers and preserves history

Mighty 25: Besa Pinchotti & Raleigh Smith Duttweiler are in sync, in service

Mighty 25: Rosemary Williams provides a platform for veterans and military families

Mighty 25: Lloyd Knight knows people are the mission

Mighty 25: Remo Butler’s journey from reluctant cadet to the first Black Special Forces general

Mighty 25: Michael Schindler heals and rebuilds through Operation Military Family

Mighty 25: Brianna Keilar on service and storytelling

Mighty 25: Johnny Vargas turns social media into a mission

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MIGHTY 25: How Corie Weathers is shifting the military culture

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CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA

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

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

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

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

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

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