September 12

Gerald Howarth is an English soldier-turned-politician and former pilot. He served in the British Army before working as a pilot and later entered politics. Howarth was first elected to the House of Commons in 1983 and represented constituencies for over three decades. Under Prime Minister David Cameron, he served as Minister for International Security Strategy, advising on defense policy and national security. He is known for his advocacy on behalf of the armed forces and veteran communities.

Scott Brown is an American politician and retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel. He served as a Massachusetts state senator before winning a special election to the U.S. Senate in 2010. Brown was the first Republican senator elected in Massachusetts in over 40 years and voted on the Affordable Care Act. After losing his Senate seat in 2012, he served as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa from 2017 to 2020. A veteran of the Iraq War, Brown held the rank of lieutenant colonel and earned a Bronze Star. He remains active in public speaking and political commentary.

Caroline Aigle (1974-2007) was a pioneering French soldier who became the nation's first female fighter pilot. Graduating from the Ecole de l'air, she flew Mirage 2000-5 aircraft with distinction. She competed as a pentathlete in military championships, showcasing her athleticism. In 2005, she served in NATO operations in the former Yugoslavia. Her promising career was cut short when she succumbed to melanoma at age 32. A role model for women in the armed forces, her legacy endures in military aviation.