Hero of the Match

I serve as an Aviation Ordnanceman and have participated in Operation Freedom Sentinel and Operation Prosperity Guardian, earning the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon. I currently recruit in the Missouri City sector and was part of the U.S. Naval IKE soccer team that won three straight East Coast championships.

I've been in the Army for 17 and a half years, lived in 12 different locations, and I'm currently stationed here in Houston at NASA. I am currently serving in the astronaut office as a vehicle integration and test engineer. I've deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan during the global war on terrorism serving as a Joint Fires Observer for Close Air Support as well as a Security Forces Advisor.

I joined the Army Reserves in October 2006, completed basic training in July 2007, and served 13 years as a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist with the 302nd Military Police Company. I deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan in 2014 for seven months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, then continued serving until my ETS on August 31, 2020, leaving as an E-4 Specialist.

I joined the Army in July 1990 as a Vulcan Operator and transitioned to Bradley Fighting Vehicle Crew member, and Patriot Operator. I assisted in the development of C-RAM (Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar) and THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Air Defense. and served in Texas, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Germany. I deployed to Kuwait 3 times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, providing Air Defense Artillery in support of Troops in the Middle East. I retired from the Army in January of 2011, just before going to Afghanistan. I am currently working as a Law Enforcement Officer for the State of Louisiana.

As a member of the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron i was an aircraft hydraulic systems specialist on the KC10A airframe. I was deployed on four tours to South West Asia in support of operation Iraqi freedom and operation enduring freedom. While on deployment our mission was to keep the KC10 mission capable to supply constant around the cock aerial refueling and cargo support to the warfighter.

My name is Greg Froelick. I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina. I spent most of my life playing club and collegiate soccer before enlisting in the Navy in 2008. I went on to serve with Naval Special Warfare for 14 years.
Now, I’m focused on giving back to the community by supporting transitioning service members and law enforcement professionals.

I served in the Army for 5 years, spending time in Arizona, Oklahoma and Europe (Poland, Germany, Czechia) as an intelligence analyst and security manager. I am married and have 4 kids (3 boys and 1 girl) and we love all sports.

Chief Master Sergeant Bennie L. Belvin is the Command Chief Master Sergeant at the 147th Attack Wing, Ellington Field, Houston, Texas. He develops measures for mission execution, ensures operational effectiveness, and advises senior leaders on Airmen's readiness, welfare, and proper utilization. He’s served for over 25 years, including deployments to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and has spent more than 10 years supporting Operation Noble Eagle, providing air defense over Houston and the surrounding areas. As a doctor of education, he instructs leaders at all levels, from junior managers to senior leaders.

I served for 5 years from October 2020 to October 2025 in the United States Army. I spent my first 3.5 years as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, where I served as a Reconnaissance Scout and later Operations Sergeant. I was deployed to Europe for Operation Ensure and Deter, serving on the QRF team and supporting border security, logistical aid and humanitarian aid. I finished my career at Fort Hood as an Operations Sergeant with 1st CAV before being medically retired in October 2025.

21 years active-duty Navy, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer/ E-8. 7 Deployments as Fire Controlman Radar Technician on 5 ships (USS Higgins, USS Benfold, USS Halsey, USS Vella Gulf and USS Gonzalez) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Petty Officer 3rd Class, Hector R. Giron joined the United States Navy shortly after graduating from high school. He completed boot camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC) in Great Lakes, Illinois, before reporting to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, where he attended Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) “A” School and received specialized training in his military occupational field. His first official assignment was aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, stationed at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia.

Victor Ventura served in the United States Navy from 2002-2006 achieving the rank of Gunners Mate 3rd Class. He completed basic training in Great Lakes Illinois and received specialized training in the maintenance and operation of naval weapons systems, small arms, and explosives. He soon received his first order to the USS Vincennes (CG-49) a forward deployed cruiser attached to Destroyer Squadron 15 and The 7th Fleet out of Yokosuka Japan. After decommissioning The USS Vincennes Victor received Orders to Patrol Coastal Crew Mike out of Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek Virginia. Where he was deployed to Bahrain in patrol missions during operation Iraqi freedom.