Indiana's First Community Hero | Indianapolis News

Sergeant Major Mary Aurtrey, Indiana’s first-ever Community Hero, is set to be honored in a national celebration of America’s 250th birthday — one of 50 heroes chosen, one from each state. A 22-year Army veteran with a storied career spanning Vietnam and Desert Storm, she’s already earned her place in history with induction into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame and an Indiana Torchbearer Award — her story even archived in the Library of Congress. But her legacy? It’s just beginning. Decades after her military service, she continues to inspire — proving true heroism doesn’t end with the uniform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a4a505686e109b0