Justen Garrity spends most of his days sticking his head into trash bins.

The Tennessee lawmaker served in the Army and has long championed causes critical to servicemembers past and present.

His 37-year career included honors for valor in Vietnam and leadership in the aftermath of the Beirut bombing.

Learn more about these aviation icons and their contributions.

As one key senator put it, "MOAA members ... never give up until the mission is complete."

MOAA invited a quartet of members to tackle the big game on camera, and to share their stories of service.