Lt. Col. Larry Willard Britton (’66), Manassas, Virginia. His career in the U.S. Marine Corps spanned 23 years, most of which were spent as a CH-46 helicopter pilot and included tours in Vietnam, where he conducted medevac missions, and Beirut. He earned numerous commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, with four stars indicating service in four campaign periods. He also served as an acquisition management officer, operations officer and aviation safety officer prior to retiring from the military. He went on to work as a military contractor before volunteering as a docent in the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia. He enjoyed spending time with his family, sharing stories and joking with his grandchildren.