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Valrico’s Col. Lonnie Vona Continues A Lifetime Of Service At 76
Valrico’s Col. Lonnie Vona brings decades of military experience to his ongoing work with veteran groups and JROTC programs.

Valrico’s Col. Lonnie Vona brings decades of military experience to his ongoing work with veteran groups and JROTC programs.

"He is friendly, kind, a great listener and very helpful in all situations," Rita Ann Ryan says of Jerry Kaba.
Tiffany Baez’s strength and integrity guide her work in the emergency room and her role as a single mother.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight the veterans whose service continues to strengthen our communities.
Through Veterans for Peace, Thomas Aquinas Leonard Jr. continues to make a difference in the lives of others.
Roy Green served in the U.S. Navy aboard an LSM supply ship, delivering vital supplies to American troops across the Pacific.
In addition to decades of military service, she volunteers at her children’s schools and champions local animal rescue efforts.
U.S. Army veteran Taliah Mason, a former combat medic, now serves others through mental health leadership & community care in Philadelphia.
Bob Dromboski, a U.S. Army SP5 who served 21 months in Vietnam, now devotes his life to supporting veterans, mental health & his community.
U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Justin Wunderler spent 21 years serving his country and now supports fellow veterans and civilians in need.
Michael Louis Dickerson has mentored countless service members and now gives back through his church and community.
Colonel Rick Kiernan’s career took him from Vietnam to Alaska to Saudi Arabia — & later to Bosnia, Croatia & Nigeria in continued service.
A West Point graduate and Black Hawk pilot, he spent decades in military and civilian service, earning deep respect at home and abroad.
Known for his service, ambition and reliability, Thomas Jones continues to inspire his family and community.
After a long Naval career, James Kemp is still serving — in classrooms, on ballfields and in his Beaumont community.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight the veterans whose service continues to strengthen our communities.
"Johnny loves his family tremendously and is always helping others, putting himself last," says a friend.
Friends say Marine veteran Christopher Emery continues to serve through quiet acts of care, loyalty and love for his community and family.
Leonard Lobel balanced Army service, family life and civilian work — and at 85, he’s still making a difference.
A devoted husband, father and Vietnam veteran, Guinto’s legacy lives on through his family and the sacrifices he made for his country.