At GreatNews.Life, we believe that those willing to sacrifice everything to protect our community deserve to have their stories told. Since 2022, we’ve been making that happen with our monthly Veteran Spotlight series. Read on to hear from some of the men and women in your community that have served for you!
Having spent time in the Army National Guard and Active Duty Army, Rob Anderson decided he preferred military life over civilian life when he got out of the Army. Being medically retired himself, Anderson now encourages his fellow veterans to ask for...
Donald A. Heichel II was born, raised, and went to high school in the Region in La Porte, Indiana. He still resides there, yet when he goes into the office to work, he’s in Indianapolis, as he currently works for the Department of Defense as a...
In October of 1966, Michael Chiarodo enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. By January of 1967, he was stationed in Vietnam to serve America in the Vietnam War. “The Marine Corps was the only branch of service that I thought to...
The son of a United States Navy man, Joe Scida grew up all over the country in varying cities and states based on his dad, John’s, station. With most of his upbringing in Hawaii, Scida graduated from high school in upstate New York. In September of...
At just 17 years old, Danial LaFountain enlisted in the United States Army and became a power generation equipment repairer. Today, several years later, he finds joy and fulfillment through volunteering with the Center for Hospice Care and the...
Veteran Daniel “Dan” Riordan works hard every day to make sure he can help guide and aid people on their journey. He is the Veterans Services Coordinator in Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Academic Success and Achievement Programs,...
During his military service, United States Marine Corps veteran Anthony Pilota dedicated his life to serving his country. Now, as the veteran services coordinator at Purdue University Northwest, Pilota has committed himself to ensuring that veteran...
A simple approach can create a significant impact in the big picture. That was the case for Sean Steele, leading him into a career that has made up the bulk of his adult life. Steele was born and raised in Michigan City. He played freshmen basketball...
Robert “Bob” Carnagey is a Northwest Indiana local. Living most of his life on the border of Indiana and Illinois, he graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School in the summer of 1964. Carnagey then enrolled into the University of...
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Robert Shankland moved to Valparaiso with his family at the age of 11 and has lived there ever since. After graduating from Valparaiso High School in 1959, Shankland went on to the University of Michigan to get his...
