…bear harvest. Read more. KING 5 News, March 10, 2019 After losing a leg to an IED in Afghanistan, HFOT Veteran Daniel Fye didn’t let his injury get in the way of becoming a firefighter. On Sunday, he faced a new challenge 69 stories high. Read more. K5 News, Sept. 18, 2018 At age 37, retired Air Force Tech Sergeant Dan Fye is pursuing his dream of becoming a firefighter, after losing part of his leg in Afghanistan. Read more….
CPL CARLOS GARCIA Murrieta, CA Mission Accomplished on Dec. 16, 2014 Marine Corporal Carlos Garcia was on his first deployment when he was severely injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Sangin, Afghanistan on Nov. 20, 2010. While on a foot patrol with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Cpl Garcia was in a familiar area near a canal that was frequently used by his squad when he stepped on an unidentified IED. The resulting injuries were so…
…is accepting help. “Receiving an adapted home from HFOT has enabled me to live safely in my home and be independent even when I have to use my wheelchair,” she says. “I hope someday I can change someone else’s life like HFOT does for their Veterans.” related articles: Sippican Week, May 26, 2022 U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rebecca Mann was stepping off a military vehicle while serving in Afghanistan in 2014 when she injured her foot. Read more….
SSG Christopher Byers Idaho Falls, ID Following his family’s footsteps, Chris Byers enlisted in the Army as an Infantryman, wanting to serve his country with pride. On July 7, 2012, Army SSG Chris Byers was on his third deployment in Mushan, Afghanistan with B Co, 1-17 Infantry, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). The blast resulted in the loss of both of his legs below the knees, a traumatic brain injury (TBI),…
…Bethesda, M.d., Michael endured many more surgeries over the course of the next month. Eventually transferred to Balboa Naval Medical Center in San Diego for treatments and therapies, Michael remained there until his retirement. Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, Erica, and son, Grant. A car enthusiast, he enjoys racing at the local drag strips. He also loves deep-sea fishing. In 2012, Michael and his father, Tweed, founded the Wounded Marine Fund, an organization aimed at raising funds for…
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