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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.
Free tax help is transforming lives in Laredo, Texas, where IRS-certified volunteers are tackling years of backlogged returns for veterans, widows, and struggling families. Last year's partnership between Catholic Charities and United Way trained 16 volunteers who've already completed hundreds of returns this season.
Ed Nakamura was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp as a teenager, then drafted to fight for the same government that took everything from his family. His story of forgiveness and service reminds us why remembering difficult history matters.
Team USA's women's hockey team just won Olympic gold with a perfect 7-0 record, outscoring opponents 33-2 in the most dominant performance the sport has ever seen. Veterans and rising stars combined to create what Hockey Hall of Famer Meghan Duggan calls "the most dominant team I've ever seen."
A displaced veteran in Lebanon, Oregon holds doors and picks up trash for 14 hours daily, accompanied by his two harnessed cats who bring joy to everyone they meet. His kindness inspired a children's book and earned him a community service award nomination. ##
A displaced veteran in Lebanon, Oregon holds doors and helps shoppers for 10 hours a day alongside his two cats, Butters and Snickerdoodle. His kindness inspired a children's book and earned him a community service award nomination.
A retired Army colonel is working to safely return land near 30 bases still marked as mine risk areas to public use. His solution: adopt international standards that could finally release thousands of acres for families and communities.
A century ago, Britain tackled veteran unemployment with a groundbreaking solution that put 370,000 disabled ex-servicemen back to work. Parliament debated making it a requirement for government contractors to hire disabled veterans, showing how society stepped up for those who served.
University of Michigan fraternities and sororities turned a backyard ice rink into a fundraising powerhouse, raising over $310,000 for three charities through their annual Winterfest broomball tournament. The student-led effort is bringing autism support, veteran housing, and women's mental health services to thousands across Michigan.
After military sexual trauma led to addiction and prison, Sarah Branyan now helps veterans recover at a Florida VA hospital. Her message: nothing is insurmountable if you're willing to do the work.
The Winter Olympics in Italy is delivering breathtaking upsets as teenagers topple champions and veterans rewrite record books. From a 17-year-old Korean snowboarder stunning a legend to a 21-year-old skater breaking a 42-year record, these Games prove age is just a number.
When David Heavens lost his apartment and became homeless, he posted online offering free help to anyone who needed it. A 91-year-old Navy veteran responded, and their friendship is now inspiring hundreds of thousands.
A Kentucky community celebrated its entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing 13 local businesses and nonprofits that drive economic growth and strengthen community bonds. From a cooperative with $50 million economic impact to veterans who rebuilt after flooding, these success stories show small business resilience in action.
A disaster response organization is bringing its mission to NASCAR's biggest race. Team Rubicon will use the Daytona 500 to educate fans about joining their 200,000 volunteers who help communities recover from disasters.
Action sports legend Travis Pastrana returns to Daytona this Friday for a NASCAR truck race that will deliver $100,000 to veterans and military families. The racing icon has partnered with Black Rifle Coffee and BRUNT Workwear to support mental health, housing, and financial wellness programs through the Boot Campaign.
Australia just released the world's first clinical guidelines for using MDMA-assisted therapy to treat PTSD, giving hope to veterans and others who haven't found relief with traditional treatments. The gold-standard guidelines will help doctors safely offer this breakthrough treatment to people who need it most.
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A federal judge just stopped the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly's military rank and pension for reminding troops they can refuse illegal orders. The ruling marks another court win for free speech over political retaliation.
Miles Mikolas has 11 seasons of Major League experience, but he's joining the Washington Nationals with a student's mindset. The 37-year-old pitcher says he's just as excited to learn from his younger teammates as he is to mentor them.
For the 12th year, Air Force veteran and cancer survivor Pat Malone will stand for 24 hours straight to raise money for cancer research. He's already raised over $100,000 and refuses to stop fighting for those who can't.
A company founded by tech veterans from Google, Apple, and Nest just secured $20 million to make heat pumps so attractive that homeowners actually want them. If every US home made the switch, it would equal removing 32 million cars from our roads.
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