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A bilateral amputee and former US Marine just shattered a 16-year-old world record by traveling over 152 miles in his wheelchair in a single day. Mike Egan's incredible feat on Veterans Day raised $25,000 for veteran fitness programs and proved that seemingly impossible goals are within reach.
Fox News host Joey Jones, who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan, rejoined the Marine Corps at 40 to finish what he started. His goal: open doors for other wounded veterans who still want to serve.
When veterans enter hospice care in Florida, fellow service members are showing up to provide comfort through their final days. Community Hospice & Palliative Care has built a powerful program connecting veteran volunteers with dying veterans who understand what they've been through.
After thyroid cancer spread to her lungs and left her unable to breathe or swallow on her own, retired Marine Velda spent 56 days rebuilding her strength at Kindred Hospital Santa Ana. She walked out the door ready to manage her own care at home.
A decorated Marine veteran discovered he didn't need more gym time to get fit—he needed better technique. His transformation proves that working out smarter, not harder, can deliver incredible results.
After battling addiction and PTSD, Marine veteran Dustin Curtis found healing by helping other struggling veterans find their way home. In three years, he rose from peer support specialist to assistant program manager at Volunteers of America's suicide prevention program.
When a spinal injury left George Stewart unable to maintain his home, over 10 fellow veterans showed up to his door in Hiram with rakes, strong backs, and gratitude. The cleanup is part of a nationwide effort to help more than one million veterans access the support they've earned.
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, landed on American soil Wednesday after Russia released him on humanitarian grounds without demanding a prisoner exchange. His first request after three years in custody: a great cheeseburger.
Women veterans just achieved their lowest unemployment rate in over six years at 3.3%, outperforming male veterans for the first time since 2019. The dramatic three-month surge shows employers increasingly recognizing the value women veterans bring to the workplace. #
When chronic injuries from military service left George Stewart unable to maintain his Hiram home, more than 10 volunteers from Disabled American Veterans chapters across Maine showed up to help. They raked his yard, stacked wood, and tackled spring cleanup tasks that would have been impossible for the former 82nd Airborne paratrooper to do alone.
At Michigan Veterans Home Chesterfield, volunteers are making sure no veteran celebrates their birthday alone. They deliver T-shirts and cards to residents who have no family to remember them.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is testing psilocybin therapy for veterans whose depression hasn't responded to traditional treatments. The groundbreaking PIVOT trial will serve veterans at five locations nationwide, offering new hope for those who've exhausted other options.
Virginia lawmakers just passed groundbreaking legislation to help veterans struggling with depression and PTSD. Once the FDA approves psilocybin-based medicine, veterans will have immediate legal access to this promising treatment.
Gujarat just made it mandatory for all city governments to reserve jobs for military veterans, creating thousands of new opportunities for retired servicemembers. The policy came after a veteran fought in court for the rights of former armed forces personnel.
Thousands of Queensland students are thanking Australian veterans with handwritten postcards ahead of Anzac Day, creating heartfelt connections across generations. The four-year program brings veterans into classrooms to share their stories before receiving messages of gratitude from kids.
More than 5 million veterans lost money to scammers in 2024, but a growing network of advocates, tech experts, and fellow veterans is fighting back with free tools and education. New resources are helping service members protect their benefits and personal information from fraudsters who exploit military records.
Denver Broncos lineman Garett Bolles spent Memorial Day weekend honoring over 50 Korean and Vietnam War veterans before their first trip to Washington, D.C. His grandfather, a Korean War veteran, passed away earlier this year.
After months of dedication, a Lawrence County veteran is graduating from a specialized treatment program that offers veterans a path to recovery instead of incarceration. Cory Alan Jacks will be honored at the court's third graduation ceremony on February 26.
Volunteers at Jackson VA Medical Center are creating profound moments of connection and support for veterans every single day. From greeting veterans at the door to running vital programs behind the scenes, their impact reaches far beyond simple assistance.
Twenty volunteers spent their day repairing and cleaning Camp Liberty, a Michigan retreat designed specifically for veterans with PTSD and mobility challenges. The camp offers fully accessible trails and a space where veterans can find community, healing, and simple joy.
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