VIDEO: Watch Army SGT Daniel Casara’s Virtual Key Ceremony

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On Saturday, May 16, 2020, Homes For Our Troops presented Army Sergeant Daniel Casara with the keys to his specially adapted custom home in Ramona, California, during an intimate Key Ceremony that adhered to local and regional CDC guidelines. While the current COVID-19 outbreak prevents us from holding our traditional build events right now, we are …

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Join us for HFOT’s Inaugural Virtual Stay Active Series

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Join us for some fun, While you bike, walk, or run. You say exercise isn’t your thing? Don’t worry, we know what you can bring. Just sit at home, make your sign And everyone can shine! So, get on the ball. Spread the word, and please tell all. Join us for HFOT’s Inaugural Virtual Stay …

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Then & Now: Marine SSgt Omar Milan

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THEN: Immediately after being seriously injured in Afghanistan in 2012, Marine Staff Sergeant Omar Milan’s main concern was getting back to his family. He had lost his right leg and several fingers in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion, and his condition was so severe his wife, daughters, parents, and sister traveled to be at …

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VIDEO: HFOT Veterans, Sled Hockey teammates featured on NBC Sports

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Three Homes For Our Troops Veterans were part of NBC Sports’ celebration of Hockey Day in America on Sunday, Feb. 16. The special feature included a series of stories about hockey’s impact and influence across the country. The segment on Marine Corporal Ben Maenza, Marine Lance Corporal John Curtin, and Marine Corporal Joseph Woodke highlights …

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A New Chapter for a severely injured Veteran and his wife

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Jennie Hendrickson was filled with gratitude and emotion on the day she and her husband, Navy PO3 Justin Hendrickson, received the keys to their new specially adapted custom home in Pennsylvania, Aug. 3, 2019. In her speech below, she shares her deep appreciation for Justin and how much their new home means for their future. …

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