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Olivia Nord trains despite brain injury.

VA Minneapolis: Marine makes miracle brain injury recovery

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2019 9:00 amJuly 1, 2019 Posted in Adaptive Sports, Caregivers, ChooseVA, Health by Gary Kunich 1 comment 1k views

The crash killed her three friends, and almost killed her and her mom. Despite a severe brain injury, Olivia …

Marine Veteran Kirstie Ennis' inspiring story.

From Afghanistan to Athlete – Kirstie Ennis conquers adversity and extreme sports

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2019 11:30 amJune 12, 2019 Posted in Guest Posts, Honoring Vets by Allison Penna 7k views

After a traumatic accident during Sgt. Kirstie Ennis’ deployment to Afghanistan left her with a prosthetic …

Veteran of the Day graphic for William Tully Brown.

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran William Tully Brown

Posted on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 6:02 pmJune 4, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day by VAntage Point Contributor 364 views

He was a hero among many in the Navajo Nation who utilized his special skills, unique talents and native …

Veteran of the Day graphic for Charles Baker.

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Charles E. Baker

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 6:00 pmMay 28, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets, Veteran of the Day by Erin Murphy 348 views

Charles E. Baker served in the Marine Corps during World War II from 1944 to 1946 and fought in Iwo Jima.

Veteran of the Day Graphic of Brandon Lara

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Brandon Lara

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:00 pmMay 17, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets, Veteran of the Day by Nicholas Rogers-Dillon 364 views

Today we honor Marine Corps Veteran Brandon Lara in remembrance of his service and sacrifice for our country.

#VeteranOfTheDay Fernando Padilla-Ramirez

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Fernando Padilla-Ramirez

Posted on Saturday, May 11, 2019 6:00 pmMay 10, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Nicholas Rogers-Dillon 515 views

Today we honor Marine Corps Veteran Fernando Padilla-Ramirez in remembrance of his service and sacrifice for …

#VeteranOfTheDay Greg Wright

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Greg Wright

Posted on Sunday, May 5, 2019 6:00 pmMay 3, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Nicholas Rogers-Dillon 474 views

Today we honor Marine Corps Veteran Greg Wright in remembrance of his service and sacrifice for our country

#VeteranoftheDay Travis Manion

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Travis Manion

Posted on Thursday, May 2, 2019 6:00 pmApril 30, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Nicholas Rogers-Dillon 598 views

Today we honor Marine Corps Veteran Travis Manion in remembrance of his service and sacrifice for our country.

#VeteranoftheDay Dorothy Hill

#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Dorothy Hill

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:00 pmApril 16, 2019 Posted in Veteran of the Day by Savannah Labbe 236 views

Dorothy Hill was in the Marine Corps, stationed in North Carolina during World War II.

Veteran of the Day graphic for Clova Westfall

#VeteranOfTheDay Army and Marine Corps Veteran Clova D. Westfall

Posted on Monday, April 1, 2019 6:00 pmApril 1, 2019 Posted in Honoring Vets, Veteran of the Day by Nicholas Rogers-Dillon 319 views

Career soldier Clova D. Westfall served in both Korea and Vietnam. In 1994, he passed away due to health …

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