VA's Laser Dentistry Gives Veterans Their Smiles Back
Army Veteran Anthony DiPrima avoided smiling for decades after losing all his teeth at 19. Now, thanks to cutting-edge VA dental technology, he's the life of the party again.
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Robert Griffin III Honors 600,000 Fallen at DC Memorial
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III returned to Washington DC this Memorial Day weekend to honor more than 600,000 fallen service members at USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor. The son of two Army veterans urged Americans to remember the true meaning behind their long weekend.
Army Veteran Graduates With 3.96 GPA After Beating Cancer
Patrina Ross survived four combat deployments, breast cancer, and devastating personal loss to graduate from Virginia State University this weekend. Her journey from Army chef to honors student proves that determination can overcome any obstacle.
Army Vet Wins Record $240K on The Price Is Right
A retired Army veteran just made game show history by winning over $240,000 on The Price Is Right, the largest single-game prize in the show's 54 years. Vanesa McCaskell took bold risks during a Mother's Day episode that paid off in a life-changing way.
UWF Veteran Wins $25K Boren Scholarship to Study in Ghana
A University of West Florida student and Army veteran just became his school's first-ever recipient of the prestigious Boren Scholarship, earning up to $25,000 to study in his birthplace. Younge Dogbe will spend six months at the University of Ghana developing language skills for a career serving his country in international logistics.
Army Vet Wins $25K Boren Scholarship to Study in Ghana
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
Baltimore Veteran Pulls 7 Million Pounds from Chesapeake Bay
An Army veteran turned insurance agent is using his business to fund daily cleanups of the Chesapeake Bay, pulling millions of pounds of trash while his viral videos inspire thousands more to do the same. His model shows how businesses can create real environmental change beyond just writing checks.
Ohio State's Caleb Downs Credits Army Vet Grandpa Before Draft
As NFL prospect Caleb Downs prepares for Thursday's draft, he credits his 23-year Army veteran grandfather for instilling the discipline that shaped his path to success. The Ohio State safety comes from a football family, but says his grandfather Gary Downs Sr.'s military values made all the difference.
Army Vet Writes Memoir With Voice After Losing Hand Use
Linda Crosby refused to let bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome silence her story. The U.S. Army veteran used speech-to-text technology to write a powerful memoir about surviving a life-changing accident.
Army Vet Writes Memoir Using Voice Tech After Accident
Linda Crosby, a U.S. Army veteran disabled by a life-changing accident, wrote her powerful memoir using speech-to-text technology because bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome left her unable to type. Her book will be featured at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Army Vet Brings Spider-Man to Life for River Valley Kids
When Donovan Royal dressed as Spider-Man for his child's birthday, he never imagined it would become a community mission. Now the single dad and Army veteran spends his free time bringing joy to kids across Arkansas as their friendly neighborhood hero.
Amarillo Vet Saves 312,000 Tons From Landfills
An Army veteran's wind turbine recycling company has exploded from 10 to 120 employees in just one year, keeping hundreds of thousands of tons of turbine blades and metal out of landfills. Destructable is proving that renewable energy can be truly sustainable.
Army Veteran Wins $8K Scholarship Days After Becoming a Dad
Nicholas Rogers started his civil engineering degree just days after his son's birth and just earned top honors from West Virginia's construction industry. The decorated Army veteran took home $8,000 to continue building his future and serving his new home state.
Army Veteran Helps 517 Farmers Earn 2.5x More Growing Carrots
A retired Indian Army colonel turned struggling farmland into a 50-crore carrot empire that now helps over 500 farmers escape poverty. What started as three years of failure became a farming revolution.
Army Vet Jen Lee Finds New Purpose in Paralympic Hockey
After a motorcycle accident changed everything, U.S. Army veteran Jen Lee discovered sled hockey and a path back to competition. Now he's inspiring others as a Paralympic champion showing life after injury can still hold incredible victories.
Volunteers Fill 3 Dumpsters to Save Veteran's Home
When Army veteran Richard Aylward faced losing his home after his wife's death, dozens of volunteers spent three days removing years of accumulated debris. The community effort transformed an overwhelming crisis into hope.
Chicago Veteran Babette Peyton Leaves Archery Legacy
Army veteran Babette Peyton became a champion archer after a military injury left her partially paralyzed, winning over 150 medals with a unique mouth-draw technique. Her niece remembers a woman who never frowned and inspired everyone she met.
This 72-Year-Old Dehradun Bakery Still Bakes in Wood Ovens
A refugee turned army veteran started Elloras bakery in 1953 with displaced British chefs, and three generations later, it's still using wood-fired ovens. His grandsons now run five outlets serving everyone from cricketers to local school kids.
Army Veteran Regains Strength at 60 After Depression
After years of postpartum depression and a difficult divorce, 60-year-old Army veteran Marcia Allen completed the grueling 75 Hard Challenge to reclaim her physical and mental health. Her transformation proves it's never too late to rebuild strength and confidence.
Veteran Builds 500+ Free Ramps for Disabled Neighbors
A retired Army veteran is using his architecture background to build wheelchair ramps for seniors and people with disabilities who can't afford them. His volunteer crew now completes up to four ramps per week across Tennessee.
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