The U.S. Armed Forces in general and the U.S. Army in particular, are known worldwide for being an all-volunteer military force, for its war-fighting ability, and for accepting all who serve regardless of background, including race / ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. For its structure and discipline, and the list goes on.

However, within this glorious organization there exists a group of unsung heroes who, without the help of the internet, and interested individuals such as myself, these heroes would fade into obscurity. Military athletes in general, Taekwondo in particular are among these heroes.