Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team breaks barriers

| By Teresa Verity
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  When someone experiences a severe injury, their first thoughts are whether or not they will be able to do the sports they love again. The players of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) prove there are no restrictions post-injury, living by their motto: “life without a limb is limitless.” The team includes several …

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Reasons to run for Team HFOT

| By Teresa Verity
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Running several miles is no easy feat. Yet, every year more than 500 Team HFOT members not only agree to participate in 5Ks, 10Ks, half, and full marathons, but they pound the pavement with excitement and pride. All share the same intention and mission: supporting our nation’s most severely injured Veterans. Here Team HFOT runners …

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HFOT receives 4-star charity rating for sixth straight year

| By Teresa Verity
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  For the sixth year in a row, Homes For Our Troops has received the highest possible rating of 4 stars from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This places HFOT in the top five percent of charities rated by the organization. As a valued supporter, you can have trust and confidence that we …

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Ways to show your love to Veterans this Valentine’s Day

| By Teresa Verity
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  Love is in the air! Although Valentine’s Day is billed as a holiday to celebrate with a special someone, it’s also a good time to show appreciation for others. So, this Feb. 14 when you’re showering your sweetheart with gifts, don’t forget to give some adoration to those who have protected and served our …

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Homes For Our Troops Appoints New President 

| By Teresa Verity
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Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of a new President and CEO. Effective January 25, 2017, Brigadier General USA (Ret) Tom Landwermeyer replaced Major General USA (Ret) Timothy McHale as President. McHale vacated his position of four years at HFOT to assume a leadership role at another nonprofit that …

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