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Tom Marcum

Technical Sergeant Tom Marcum pondered how to reply to the interviewer’s question: What is something most people don’t know…

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Justin Constantine

“Even though I try not to,” admits Justin Constantine,“I still feel embarrassed and guilty about my injury.” A heartfelt confession like…

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Joe Washam

An explosion echoed in US Army Sergeant Joe Washam’s ears as he ran for his life – his body engulfed in flames. "If this is read, tell my family…"

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Tad Stuart

“As soon as we hit,” recalls Chief Warrant Officer Tad Stuart, “it was catastrophic.” His routine maintenance test flight of the OH-58D Kiowa…

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Barry Albert

“I’ve got to be insane,” Barry Albert thought to himself as he hung up the phone on an Army recruiter who was in mid-sentence. The recruiter had just…

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Joe Caley

In addition to TBI, Joe suffered injuries to both feet. That, on top of the vestibular paresis, made it virtually impossible for Joe to walk.

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William (Bill) Thomas

I'm inspired by other veterans who encourage me and teach me things about PTSD - like keeping my emotions, anxiety, and anger in check…

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Oscar Olguin

October 28, 2004 – Ramadi, Iraq – it was supposed to be Specialist Oscar Olguin’s day to relax, de-stress, and recharge. But fate wouldn’t have…

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Anthony Villarreal

“For he today that sheds his blood with me shall forever be my brother.” - “Henry V” Act IV, Scene III Corporal Anthony Villarreal cites that quote…

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Mike Heller

Mike Heller’s eyes transfixed on the broken gear shift in his hand. In a fit of rage, he had just snapped it off while slamming his car into park. As his…

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Brent Whitten

Brent Whitten’s wife soon became known as the waitress whose husband calls from Iraq. Brent and Rachel married a week after graduating…

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Deron Santiny

If you’ve ever had a swollen foot…or sprained your elbow…or bruised your knee. Imagine if those injuries were to your brain.

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Chad Brumpton

“All of the sudden someone sets off an IED,” says Chad. “It punched a hole through the tank, right under my left foot.” The blast thrust Chad's head…

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Paul De La Cerda

Paul De La Cerda walked into the Army recruiting station and told the recruiter, “I want airborne, infantry.” The recruiter questioned Paul’s…

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Roberto Cruz

It was June of 2003 when Roberto Cruz proudly followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Army. He was deployed to Tikrit, Iraq in January…

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Claude Boushey

"I remember the ground coming really quick, and there was nothing I could do," Claude Boushey said, reflecting on the helicopter crash in Iraq that…

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Severa Rodriquez

"It was real hard," says Severa. "I was still kind of bitter, still kind of angry, still motivated. I loved the Marine Corps and didn't want to get out.

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Harold "Butch" Freeman

Born into a military family based in upstate New York, Harold "Butch" Freeman has considered the Army his second his second home ever since…

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David Guzman

Infamous as the menace of the neighborhood as a child, David Guzman hopes to be a famous chef in the future. The Purple Heart he wears…

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Dan Smee

Dan Smee might look like your average guy next door, but upon a closer look, there's nothing remotely average about him. A combat medic whose resilience…

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