Dr. Clifford I. Uyeda

Clifford I. Uyeda, a Nisei pediatrician, was a captain in the United States Air Force. From 1951 to 1953, he served in Korea as a medical doctor.

Currently, Dr. Uyeda is not only a prominent figure in the medical and education arena, but he is also a well-known peace activist in the United States.

Source: http://korea50.army.mil/history/factsheets/asian.shtml

Hoang Nhu Tran

On May 31, 1987, Hoang Nhu Tran, a former boat person, graduated valedictorian of the U.S. Air Force Academy in a class of 960 students. He was also a Rhodes Scholar and Time magazine's recipient of the 1986 College Achievement Award.

Source: http://www.defenselink.mil/news