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Comanche Soldier, Lakota veteran speak about their culture during Native American Heritage Month observance

By Alexandra Shea — 2021

Soldiers and civilians celebrated Native American heritage and their contributions to military history during the National Native American Heritage Observance held at Darby Field on Nov. 17.

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Veterans with Vision Loss Learning to Adapt at Blind Rehabilitation Center

Basic, everyday things become challenging with vision loss. But at the Southwest Blind Rehabilitation Center, veterans are taught how to do those everyday things a little differently.

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Veterans Coming Home—Dwayne Parker: Learning to Adapt WHRO

While serving his country in Saudi Arabia, Airman Dwayne Parker lost vision in his right eye. Like thousands of our servicemen and women wounded in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, Dwayne returned home to a life filled with challenges. For Dwayne, frustration and depression soon followed.

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How Veteran Keith Sekora’s Family Helps Him Adapt to Life Back Home

Keith suffered a brain injury during his service that resulted in memory loss. Everyday he has difficulties recalling things, even important family events. Although he cannot remember 70–80% of his day, he chooses to push himself for his wife and daughter.

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After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families

Two experts from the VA National Center for PTSD provide an essential resource for service members, their spouses, families, and communities, sharing what troops really experience during deployment and back home.

Matthew J. Friedman, Laurie B. Slone

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How veterans and dogs can save each other | David Shade | TEDxRoseTree

David Shade discovered how powerful the relationship between humans and dogs can be and asks a very simple question that may help veterans returning to civilan life. He came back from Afghanistan in 2007, having served as a paratrooper in the United States Army, earning a Purple Heart for valor.

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Dr. Amen helps Veterans with Brain Injuries

Dr. Amen Speaks about Helping Veterans with Brain injury.

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Women Veterans Build Healthy Life, Overcome Injuries

32 female veterans from the Wounded Warrior Project, participated in workouts and attended classroom sessions led by EXOS coaches at Mayo Clinic.

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Veterans Battle Life-Changing Injuries In Charity Row

A group of military veterans who’ve suffered life changing injuries are tackling a mammoth challenge.

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Truckee foundation helps veterans by taking them to the mountains

Many military veterans return from war zones with life-altering injuries -- both physically and mentally. The path to recovery can be overwhelming. That's where Truckee-based High Fives Foundation is making a difference.

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Paralyzed Veteran Uses Fitness to Help Others

An Arkansas Soldier, who was active for his entire lifetime, suddenly hit with a life-altering injury. It struck while he was in sniper training three years ago after falling into a pond, hitting a concrete brick.

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