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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.
A resource fair that started with 15 attendees has grown to 60 people as veterans share recovery stories and find support. The annual event in Clarksburg now connects dozens of organizations with veterans and community members seeking help.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a groundbreaking trial to test whether semaglutide, a drug already used for diabetes and weight loss, can help veterans overcome alcohol addiction. More than 600 veterans at 18 medical centers will participate in the study that could unlock a new path to recovery for thousands struggling with substance abuse.
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.
Former soldiers battling PTSD are excavating an 800-year-old battlefield in the Netherlands, uncovering history while finding healing. The site honors farmers who defeated a bishop's army in 1227, and now offers veterans familiar ground for recovery.
A Texas veterans organization just honored cancer survivors with an emotional celebration featuring four speakers who shared their journeys from diagnosis to recovery. One young man beat aggressive throat cancer in just five months, defying doctors' expectations.
When a kitchen fire displaced 50 men from a Windsor recovery home, the community's response turned tragedy into a powerful story of support. Within days, donations and volunteers surrounded the residents with everything they needed.
Ukrainian veterans who lost limbs fighting the Russian invasion are finding community and recovery through an adaptive climbing gym in Kyiv. The program offers physical rehabilitation and emotional support as tens of thousands of wounded soldiers return to civilian life.
Paul Rees lost his ability to walk after a mine explosion in Bosnia, survived 21 days of captivity in Libya, and now dedicates his life to helping fellow veterans heal. His story shows how the hardest battles often come after service ends.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a major study to see if semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, can help veterans overcome alcohol addiction. Early research suggests the diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce cravings and drinking just like it quiets "food noise" for people with obesity.
The American Legion is collecting success stories from veterans who've overcome mental health challenges to inspire others still struggling. Your journey could give hope to fellow service members facing similar battles.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
A 68-acre ranch in Crete, Illinois, just got $2 million in state funding to become a recovery home where men leaving addiction treatment can find housing, jobs, and lasting community. The 2nd Story Ranch will combine stable living, workforce training, and peer support to help residents build independent lives in recovery.
A veteran-led nonprofit with 200,000 volunteers is proving that military skills can rebuild communities after disasters. Team Rubicon's "Greyshirts" just launched their second Hawaii recovery mission this year.
After surviving breast cancer and sepsis, Navy veteran Maria Yuvienco discovered adaptive sports and a supportive nonprofit that helped her reclaim her confidence. Her journey from the ICU to building a new life in Port Orchard shows how community support can transform recovery into purpose.
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.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is back on the field just months after tearing his ACL, beating typical recovery timelines. His return gives the D-backs a proven veteran bat as they push forward in the 2026 season.
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