Inventors who serve

The U.S. military community continues to serve their country and fellow citizens through innovation

They continue to dedicate their time and talent, both in uniform and out. Learn how members of the military community continue to serve others through innovation and entrepreneurship in our Journeys of Innovation series. You can also learn about our programs in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame that encourage creativity, exploration, and inventiveness in people of all ages and walks of life.

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Duane Sander and Al Kurtenbach standing next to each other and smiling in front of dark green pine trees. Sander wears a tan dress shirt without tie and Kurtenbach wears a blue polo shirt with a Daktronics logo. 2023. Photo by David Kadas/USPTO.
Aelred "Al" Kurtenbach and Duane Sander
Nurturing talent and innovation in rural South Dakota Full Story >
An elderly man wearing a blue collared shirt and black eyeglasses blows bubbles towards the camera using a battery-powered bubble gun.
Eddy Goldfarb
Iconic toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb continues to create at the age of 102 Full Story >
An older man, George Gillespie, in full military uniform with several medals, including the Medal of Honor pinned to his lapel.
George Gillespie
How George Gillespie, a Civil War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, redesigned and patented America's highest military award. Full Story >
Image: Helmeted U.S. soldiers look out over the prow of a Higgens boat as it navigates crashing waves towards the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
Andrew Higgins
How a New Orleans inventor helped defeat the Nazis. Full Story >