U.S. Military

A military medic, he parachuted into enemy-occupied territory as part of a special operations group.

He also led the Carolina Financial Corporation when it became a public company.

A retired four-star general, he helped found the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, N.C.

He directed the Defense Department to open all combat positions to women.

He was known as the “Hero of Cologne.”

He pulled three wounded men to safety under fire during the Vietnam War.

He became a succesful author and motivational speaker.

At least 13 U.S. troops and 90 Afghans were killed.

He is a member of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame.