Residents' Military Heritage

The veterans who live at the Armed Forces Retirment Home have served in all branches of the service in locations all over the world. The jobs they've performed, the history they've witnessed, and the sacrifices they've made make an incredible story. This section of the website showcases some of our residents' amazing experiences. If you'd like to share your story, contact publicaffairs@afrh.gov.

Our Stories

Anna Marie Anderson

David Anderson

Gilbert Baker

Ralph Barry

Bob Carson

Charles Chambers

Wendell Chapin

Raymond Chatterton

Catharine Deitch

Willa Farrell

Leonard French

Steve Hakala

Richard Halloran

Robert Mattox

Albert Meringolo

Loraine (Lori) Murphy

Frank Nelson

Lanier Phillips

Henry Pike

Tilghman Smith

Al Stegall

Monroe Sweet

James Vancil

Evelyn Whittaker

Hugh Wingo

We Were There

Stampede on Artillery Hill

Battle of Guadalcanal

Life Aboard the USS Foote