"In adversity, there is opportunity," that is the focus of this week's Remembering Our Veterans story.

Tom Balkovic, Vietnam Air Force veteran, has crafted over 125 model fighter aircraft and helicopters in honor of the men and women he served with.

He was assigned to nuclear and conventional aircraft weapons at Lowry AFB in Denver, Colorado.

Tom's greatest honor was serving his country. He was also inspired by his father, a WWII and Korea War vet.

Tom's biggest challenge since November of 2023 is battling cancer.

He's been with Joanna for 32 years. He calls her "the very best person on the face of this earth." Tom attended Fort LeBoeuf H.S. and graduated from East High in 1969.