Memorial Day and Veterans Day are both patriotic holidays honoring the military, but there is a significant difference between the two aside from when they land on the calendar. Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday in May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the military. This solemn occasion is …

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Marine Corporal Joey Woodke has earned a gold medal for the second year in a row. On Saturday, March 12, Cpl Woodke and the U.S. Sled Hockey team won gold in the 2022 Paralympics with a 5-0 victory over Canada. Cpl Woodke got an assist in the second period. The team took home gold at …

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Ever since Army Specialist Steven Baskis lost his eyesight while serving in Iraq when an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) detonated next to his vehicle, he has had to reestablish his new normal. Journeying to the tops of mountains – hiking, climbing, and working the back country – is a crucial part of his recovery. Steven considers his specially adapted …

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  When Air Force Tech Sergeant Daniel Fye returned home after losing his left leg while serving in Afghanistan, he faced the harsh reality that his home was no longer a place of comfort. The hallways were too narrow for his wheelchair, and he had difficulty walking up the stairs on his prosthetic. Like many injured …

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