Randy Kekpi  A Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm Has won high honors in two categories of the national music competition: vocal group (pop) and vocal solo (country/folk/bluegrass).  "I would like to share with other veterans that music is the gateway to your soul."  "The love of music has given me a chance in life again."

Francisco Mendiola  An Army combat veteran of Vietnam.  Has won high honors in two categories of the national music competition, the instrumental solo (country/folk/bluegrass) and the vocal group (pop) catergories.  "Music helps me refocus my attention on positive thoughts, and improves my self-esteem and confidence,".

Leslie "Dago" Santiago-Martinez An Army combat-wounded veteran of Vietnam. Has won high honors in the national music competition in the vocal (pop) group category. "Music is the best drug for the spirit, soul and well-being,".

Larry Angel  A Navy veteran who was combat-wounded in Vietnam. He has  won high honors in the national music competition in the vocal group (pop) category. "Playing music helps me control negative thoughts and anxiety, and makes me feel special," .