Veterans Unmasked

Preserving the Stories of Veterans, First Responders, Gold Star Families, and Their Loved Ones

Founded by a Disabled Combat Veteran & Gold Star Husband

Official 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization • Donations Are Tax-Deductible

The Powerful People and Stories Behind Veterans Unmasked

The team

People behind the archive

Veterans Unmasked is built by people who understand the weight of service and the responsibility of preserving a story before it is lost.

Remy McNamara

Founder

Remy McNamara

Disabled Combat Veteran · Gold Star Husband

Remy is a U.S. Army combat veteran and Gold Star husband. He founded Veterans Unmasked to preserve the stories of veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and their loved ones through honest, long-form conversations — so those voices are not forgotten.

April Hernandez

Vice President · Director of Operations

April Hernandez

April brings the perspective of a military spouse. She oversees outreach, sponsorship development, guest relations, and community engagement so every guest, supporter, and partner experiences the mission firsthand.

Aubrey Stokes

Secretary

Aubrey Stokes

Aubrey serves as the civilian voice on the board. She is committed to bridging the gap between those who have served and the public, so these stories are understood, valued, and carried beyond the uniform.

Cortney Shipley

Treasurer

Cortney Shipley

Cortney is married to a veteran and is rooted in a family built on service. Through her work in local education and as treasurer, she brings that same dedication to the mission and the voices behind it.

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