Veteran and former U.S. Deputy Assistant Army Secretary Van Hipp serves as Chairman of American Defense International and a board member for the American Conservative Union. With decades of experience advocating for those who serve in the military, Van Hipp received the South Carolina Reserve Officers' Association’s Nathan Hale award in recognition of his work.
Named for a war hero during the American Revolution, Nathan Hale awards are bestowed upon individuals and companies with a history of supporting the needs of veterans and reservists. Nathan Hale was a schoolteacher when the American Revolutionary war broke out in 1775. After joining the Connecticut militia, he quickly earned the title of first lieutenant. Hale volunteered to spy on the British forces after the American army loss at the Battle of Long Island.
During this reconnaissance mission, Hale was identified and taken into custody. He was sentenced to death by hanging. Though there isn’t a verifiable primary source of his last words, the statement, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country,” is often attributed to Hale.
Since his death in 1776, Hale has been commemorated with dozens of statues, stamps, and military institutions. In 1985, he was designated Connecticut's state hero.
Named for a war hero during the American Revolution, Nathan Hale awards are bestowed upon individuals and companies with a history of supporting the needs of veterans and reservists. Nathan Hale was a schoolteacher when the American Revolutionary war broke out in 1775. After joining the Connecticut militia, he quickly earned the title of first lieutenant. Hale volunteered to spy on the British forces after the American army loss at the Battle of Long Island.
During this reconnaissance mission, Hale was identified and taken into custody. He was sentenced to death by hanging. Though there isn’t a verifiable primary source of his last words, the statement, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country,” is often attributed to Hale.
Since his death in 1776, Hale has been commemorated with dozens of statues, stamps, and military institutions. In 1985, he was designated Connecticut's state hero.
