The Panel of VSO's consisted of Randy L. Pleva, Paralyzed Veterans of America; Norman Rosenshein, Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America; John Rowan, National President, Vietnam Veterans of America; Larry Belote, Blinded Veterans Association; Sergeant Major Gene Overstreet (Ret.), Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America; Master Sergeant Morgan D. Brown (Ret.), Air Force Sergeants Association