This month, we honor former U.S. Army Cpl. George Aigen. The South Georgia resident is the newest recipient of the French Legion of Honor, which is the highest military or civilian decoration awarded in France.

Each month, WALB and Montlick & Associates spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.

Each month, we will spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.

Each month, WALB and Montlick & Associates spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.

WALB and Montlick and Associates would like to recognize the Heroes Among Us. Each month, we will spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.

When the January 2017 storms happened, Daniel Potter spent days traveling back and forth from Fort Benning to help with recovery. Now, after Hurricane Michael, his dedication overwhelmed the community once again.

Dr. Dan Brewer spent nearly three and a half decades serving his country.

Each month, we will spotlight an active duty man or woman, a veteran, or a fallen hero whose service to our country goes beyond the battleground.

In Gerald Greer's t-shirt printing facility in Albany sits a series of frames that some customers might just brush past.