Vertis and Stars and Stripes Join Forces to Honor Military Heroes

Marie Woods, director of creative services for Stars and Stripes, adds, “Every year, Vertis shows great enthusiasm for the project and delivers a high-quality publication that really helps us provide these heroes with some of the recognition they deserve.”

Among the soldiers profiled in “Heroes” is Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, a 31-year-old Army Ranger who was shot in both legs and lost part of his arm after grabbing a live enemy grenade to protect his fellow soldiers on the battlefield in Afghanistan. Petry previously was awarded two Bronze Stars and three Army Commendation Medals for service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Petry, who is only the second living recipient of the medal from current wars, will receive the Medal of Honor today at a White House ceremony.