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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A series of seemingly unconnected experiences led Marine veteran J. Kevin White to take on the world’s largest unmet disability: vision loss.
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Lewis Latimer overcame racism, educational challenges to play an integral role in many key inventions that we use today. Full Story >
Nurturing talent and innovation in rural South Dakota Full Story >
Iconic toy inventor Eddy Goldfarb continues to create at the age of 102 Full Story >
How George Gillespie, a Civil War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, redesigned and patented America's highest military award. Full Story >
An accident changed Rory Cooper’s life and set him on a path to improving the well-being of people with mobility impairments. Full Story >
How a New Orleans inventor helped defeat the Nazis. Full Story >
How eight years of hard work led to the 'overnight success' of the Super Soaker®. Full Story >