Sheriff Mike Chapman has devoted his entire adult life to public service. Raised by loving parents and a father who served as both a U.S. Marine and detective with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C., Mike was inspired by the calling of service from a young age. At 21, he was the youngest to…

Cathie Lechareas is a well-respected figure in the veteran advocacy community, especially in Washington, D.C., where she has dedicated much of her career to supporting homeless veterans and raising awareness about their needs. A U.S. Navy veteran herself, Cathie has contributed to various organizations that aim to improve the lives of veterans. Her efforts include…

Brigadier General, USA (Ret) Tom Landwermeyer is a West Point graduate and decorated Army Aviator who served 33 years in the U.S. Army. His distinguished career included leadership roles from Platoon to Deputy Commanding General, Support of the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, his last tactical assignment. He retired in 2009, with his final position…

President, Founder & CEO at Operation Renewed Hope Foundation Deborah Snyder is an Army Veteran and a native of Alexandria, Virginia. She retired in 2009 as a Lieutenant Colonel with 22 years of service as a helicopter pilot in the Aviation Branch. Lieutenant Colonel Snyder is a Magna cum laude graduate of James Madison University…

Buzz Aldrin grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. His mother, Marion Moon, was the daughter of an Army Chaplain and his father Edwin Eugene Aldrin was an aviation pioneer. Buzz graduated one year early from Montclair High School and he attended the US Military Academy at West Point, graduating third in his class with a…