Veterans in Blue

Veterans in Blue highlights 19 personal stories of heroism from World War II to today.

Veterans Day

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty, attend a wreath-laying ceremony by President Barack Obama at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Armed Forces Classic

Michigan State Spartan players slap hands of service members after half time during the Armed Forces Classic basketball game between Michigan State Spartans and University of Connecticut Huskies at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2012. The Huskies overcame the Spartans 66-62. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark)

Armed Forces Classic

Airmen cheer for the ESPN camera during the Armed Forces Classic basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and University of Connecticut Huskies at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2012. The Huskies overcame the Spartans 66-62. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark)

Armed Forces Classic

University of Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier goes up for a layup against Michigan State players during the Armed Forces Classic basketball game at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2012. Connecticut overcame Michigan 66-62. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark)

Chief discusses PTSD issues

Chief Master Sgt. Richard Simonsen hugs his service dog, Yoko, while on a walk. Simonsen lives with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition he endured on a deployment to Afghanistan and the service dog helps him with his daily activities. PTSD can occur after one has been through a traumatic event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina Brownlow)