Former U.S, Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld congratulates Lt. Col. Thomas “Brock” Lessner on the set of “The View” on May 25 following his on-air promotion to lieutenant colonel. . He appeared on the show in support of a larger Memorial Day tribute featuring Rumsfeld as the guest host. Lessner shared his story of resilience that helped him and his family overcome many challenges, including a rocket propelled grenade strike on his helicopter during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (ABC courtesy photo).