Meet Purple Heart Recipient Patrick Wickens
Patrick Wickens survived intense combat in Iraq, losing his leg in 2004. he now champions veterans' causes through community service.
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Meet Purple Heart Recipient Patrick Wickens
Patrick Wickens survived intense combat in Iraq, losing his leg in 2004. he now champions veterans' causes through community service.
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Looking for Ways to Serve Your Community? Consider Team Rubicon.
Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian group, provides rapid disaster response globally with over 160,000 volunteers since 2010.
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Veteran Community Hero: Sarah Joyner
Sara Joyner is the first female strike fighter pilot to command a Navy fighter squadron and carrier air wing.
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Meet a Veteran Hero: Melissa McMahon
Melissa McMahon, an Air Force nurse injured in Afghanistan, found strength and purpose through the Wounded Warrior Project.
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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