D-Day Veteran Celebrates His 100th Birthday By Going Skydiving
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He's already planning for his 101st birthday to jump again - and this time from a higher altitude.
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Rescue Founder And Veteran Won’t Leave Afghanistan Until Staff & Animals Are Safe
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Even as Afghanistan crumbles, this former marine won't leave his men, women, or animals behind.
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Marine Veteran Pushes Car Stranded In Busy Intersection During Torrential Downpour
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"I took a deep breath and kind of sighed a little bit..." the veteran said. "Then I just jumped out and started pushing."
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Quadriplegic Veteran Inspires At The 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games
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This year, the commemorative coins passed out to participants at the games feature an image of Twila Adams power lifting.
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“Handyman Of The Year” Veteran Donates Kidney To Longtime Friend In Need
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Dan Reynolds, a 20 year armed forces veteran, donated a kidney to a longtime friend, potentially saving his life.
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Veteran Who Was Shot 5 Times Gets A Life-Changing Gift From Ellen
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Franz Walkup was ambushed while serving in Afghanistan in 2012 and sustained life-threatening injuries. Miraculously, he pulled through and went on Ellen to share his inspirational story.
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Disabled Veteran Offers Free Car Repairs To Those In Need
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Knowing that he wanted to continue working and making a difference, US Veteran Adam Ely decided to open a non-profit car mechanic shop and fix people's vehicles for free.
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Veteran Celebrates His 100th Birthday By Skydiving For The First Time
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Being a century-old doesn't seem to be stopping him from much.
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New Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier to Be Named for Mess Attendant 1st Class Doris Miller
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We are proud to remember his name and his story here, precisely because he models "everything that is good [and noble] about our nation."
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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Medal of Honor Recipient
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Theodore Junior was a great leader and hero in both WWI and WWII.
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