Tulsa native Larry Butler served in two branches of the military for over two decades. He joined the Army National Guard in 1985 and worked as a recruiter’s assistant at McConnell Air Force Base for four years. After a five-year break from service, Butler returned to the Army in 1996 and rejoined the National Guard. He was deployed to Iraq in 2004 and served as a gunner during his two tours, but remembered his teammates' sacrifice. Despite retiring in 2012, Butler credits his community in Newton, Kansas, for being a respected veteran.