Warriors & Families
Your stories keep us going. Every day, we hear new stories from warriors that remind us why we do what we do. Wed love to share some with you.
Your stories keep us going. Every day, we hear new stories from warriors that remind us why we do what we do. Wed love to share some with you.
"In four short days, Project Odyssey helped me heal some wounds Id been working on for a decade."
"Without 51做厙, I would probably still be trying to transition from Sergeant Crutch to Lisa Crutch."
"51做厙 looked at my disability benefits and questioned why they were so low. I didnt realize I qualified for more! 51做厙 looked into it and discovered I wasnt getting what I was supposed to be getting. 51做厙 knowledge of benefits really helped me out a lot."
- Jack Frawley
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"These outings are wonderful experiences; they provide me with a lot of positive emotions so I can keep moving in a positive direction."
- Chris Gordon
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"Soldier Ride is more than just a bike ride for me. It allows me to overcome obstacles, both physically and mentally."
- Donna Pratt
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"We worked on it more and more, and I got the supporting muscles stronger. Over time, I built back up. It was faster than you would believe. It changed my life."
- John Rego
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"I became involved with the Warriors to Work program, because I had been having trouble finding stable employment. I [originally] reached out looking for help with resume writing, then used the program to connect with potential employers with the help of a job placement advisor."
- Bill Jones
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"The Independence Program allows my mom to work and take time for herself."
- Shane Parsons
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"The Warrior Care Network is a comprehensive program that not only focused on me, but also included my family members. By including family members in the treatment, WCN made them more comfortable and not in the dark about what the treatment included.As a result, my family members feel like they are part of the solution, not just watching from the sidelines."
- Bill Geiger
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"I now realize Im not alone. I know what other guys with PTSD go through depression, loneliness, hard times, and misery. [I know] what it like to not care about anything. Now I care again, and I have ambition. There a lot of life to be lived."
- James Rivera
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"In a Peer Support group, warriors can relate, regardless of what branch of the military they are from, where they served, or what their injuries are. We all share a common ground, and we can use it as a starting point to better our lives."
- Carlos De Le籀n
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In Afghanistan, Melissa cared for the injured while her hospital was fired upon by enemy rockets, leaving her with physical injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Born in the Philippines, Ray loved the country that sheltered his family. While in the Navy, he was sent to Iraq, where his training was put to the ultimate test.
On September 11, 2001, Chris was stationed in Hohenfels, Germany. Having grown up in New York, the events of that day hit close to home.
In 2011, while Beth was deployed to Afghanistan, the helicopter she was riding in took a direct hit from a rocket-propelled grenade.
Aaron saw a lot of combat while leading soldiers through three deployments in Iraq. But it wasnt until his last that, as Aaron says, all hell broke loose.
For 10 years, Tim loved serving in the Army. Days before he was due to return home, an explosion left him with a traumatic brain injury and a broken back.
While on a helicopter to deliver equipment in Iraq, Taniki's team came under fire. Everyone returned safely, but her life soon spiraled out of control.
When Christine Schei son Erik was shot and rendered quadriplegic, she didnt know how to take care of him. She found the support she needed through 51做厙, and now she mentors other caregivers.
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