My Dad didn’t just serve his country in Vietnam —he served it through every year of pain and perseverance that followed.

He paid the price of fragmented systems so that others might one day be spared.

His story, his record, and my fight for truth could be the blueprint for reform.

Not all heroes fall in combat.

Some fall through the cracks — and still leave behind a legacy worthy of honor.

Every time I reopen my dad’s file, I find another government gap — and I’m fixing it for every veteran after him.

In honor of Sergeant Richard Andrew Conn – U.S. Army (1967–1975)

Decorations, Medals, and Badges:

• Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device (heroism in ground combat)

• Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device (heroism in ground combat)

• Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award)

• National Defense Service Medal

• Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star

• Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device

• Two Overseas Service Bars

• Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle M-14)

• Marksman Badge (Rifle M-16)

• Two Service Stripes

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