Melvin Williams served in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne from 1964-1966. He attended basic training in Fort Ord, CA and Jump School Training in Fort Benning, GA to become a paratrooper. He was stationed in Fort Campbell, KY and worked in communications.
Chief Petty Officer Kolby Skaflestad has been awarded Sailor of the Year and has been awarded three Battle Excellence Awards and two Meritorious Commendations.