Lonely Veteran Finds New Friend in a Four-Legged "Battle Buddy"
Since leaving the army, Chris's days have been--well, lonely. He missed the camaraderie and closeness of fellow soldiers. A little Puggle (Pug and Beagle mix) has changed that.
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Her Student Debt Was Paid in Full After A Bank Heard Her Family Story
After a former college student shared her heartbreaking family story on CNN, her $54,000 student loan was completely forgiven, thanks to a JPMorgan Chase program.
Man Walks Over 7000 miles, Raises $500,000 for Veterans
A National Guard veteran who walked more than 7,000 miles to raise money for military families returned home to a hero's welcome in Louisville, Ky. 32-year-old Troy Yocum's walk raised $500,000.
Before Death, Owner Donated 1000 Segways to US Troops
One week after the Segway company's owner died while riding one of the two-wheeled transporters, he was scheduled to be honored for providing 1,000 Segways, worth $5 million, to wounded American troops. The Segway has literally transformed the lives of hundreds of veterans by offering unprecedented mobility, without the limitations of wheelchairs.
Country Star Tim McGraw To Give Away 25 Mortgage-Free Homes To Wounded Vets
Tim McGraw will be saluting veterans in a big way while on tour this summer. The country music superstar is giving away 25 mortgage-free houses — one for each stop on his upcoming "Brothers of the Sun" tour — to wounded or needy service members.
William And Harry Roll Up Princely Sleeves, Build Homes For Vets In Need
The royal brothers helped renovate rundown buildings and turn them into places of comfort for homeless vets in the UK.
Remodel Gives Dallas Army Veteran A Home Fit For A Hero
Trista Hopkins, a U.S. Army veteran in Dallas who was raising two daughters in a dilapidated home with holes in the roof and no running water, now has a renovated home with new furnishings -- just in time for Thanksgiving.
TV's Real Hero: Iraq War Vet Overcomes Scars on Dancing With the Stars
Eight years after surviving an explosion as a teenage soldier in Iraq, Army corporal J.R. Martinez can't stop smiling as he captures the hearts of millions on Dancing With The Stars.
Hero Who Predicted 9/11 and Saved 2,700 Lives, Now Subject of New Opera
A new Opera called "Heart of a Soldier" brings to life the drama of Rick Rescorla's heroic rescue of his co-workers at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Of the almost 2,700 Morgan Stanley employees, only four perished that day, thanks to the instincts of this war veteran and hero who had predicted an attack from the air.
Groundbreaking Prescription Calls for Video Game to Treat Pain
A U.S. Army Ranger endured more than two dozen painful surgeries, after being severely burned by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. He was deeply concerned about growing dependent on the addictive painkilling narcotics he needed to take. So, his doctor suggested something completely unexpected to relieve his pain: a video game.
Two Vietnam War Enemies Meet and Turn Friends
Two men, who tried to kill each other 40 years ago, met at the Minneapolis airport this afternoon. Dan Cherry and New Yen Hong Me were fighter pilots in Vietnam, on opposite sides of the war.
War Amputee Flashes New Limbs After Historic Double Arm Transplant
A quadruple-amputee GI proudly showed off his two newly transplanted arms last week by using them to push his wheelchair into a press conference — then vowed to drive a car again. "The arms feel great!" said beaming Iraq War vet Brendan Marrocco, as he displayed his new limbs at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he underwent the extraordinary double transplant Dec. 18.
Service Dog Calls 911 To Save Veteran's Life
An Ohio veteran suffering from PTSD was saved after having a seizure when his dog called 9-1-1 by stepping on the screen.
Operation Gratitude Gives Ford F-150 Keys to Female Sailor (UPDATE)
A monumental milestone passed this week as Operation Gratitude handed over the millionth package to a lucky military service member aboard ship at sea. Hundreds of sailors assembled on deck to receive their boxes filled with goodies, but only one got the special package, loaded with extra gifts donated by businesses back home, as we reported on Tuesday.
10 Awesome Entrepreneurs Serving Veterans
In honor of Veteran's Day Monday, Brad Aronson sent this great list of unique organizations that serve returning warriors. From pets, to homes, to jobs to brides, and services in between.
NYC Lampost Mosaic Artist Gets Boost from Unlikely Partner
Vietnam vet Jim Power is a local celebrity in New York City known for his eclectic and colorful mosaic work on lampposts throughout the East Village. He calls them his Mosaic Trail, each one is unique, and in 2004 the city gave him permission to continue his work on the city's property.
Veteran Surprised by Combat Partner- A Yellow Lab Named Casey He Vowed to Adopt
On this Memorial Day, here is a heart-warming story about a soldier who vowed to take care of his partner if they both escaped Afghanistan alive. Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach made that promise to a canine bomb-sniffer, a loving co-worker he felt especially indebted to. His persistent pleas with Iowa officials about adoption eventually earned empathy, and an elaborate surprise.
8-Year-old Girl Wouldn't Stop Until Old Soldier Got His Medals
When elderly veteran Charles Mowbray came to her primary school to talk about his experience in World War II, Leanna Morris wondered why he didn't bring his medals. He only brought pictures of medals. When she learned it was because her government forgot to send them, she wrote a letter to her senator. This week the girl was honored at a school assembly. The letter had worked.
Local Hero's Story Prompts Huge Volunteer Effort
A man who rose from humble beginnings in Nigeria to become a U.S. Army-trained combat medic and the recipient of 13 military awards earned during two deployments in Afghanistan was shocked this week when he learned his New Jersey town was honoring him in a huge way.
She's Given My Manhood Back: Dog Changes Wounded Vet's Life
When a U.S. Army captain returned home from Iraq in late 2008, he began to worry that the darkness and anguish might not ever lift. Then, he met Liz, a gentle, loyal and smart service dog from Canine Companions for Independence.
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