…mission, spreading the word about pollution, deforestation, and extinction. Adrian is grateful for the support of the community and the donors who are helped make his specially adapted home a reality for him and his wife Sarah. “We couldn’t be happier, thanks to Homes For Our Troops donors and supporters. Life in my home feels like a dream,” he says. “Everything is possible for me now in my own home, including cooking for my wife or doing the laundry. I…
…blast. Spending 53 days in the ICU, Travis endured multiple surgeries and complications. Transferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he spent eight months in treatments and therapies before being sent to Balboa Naval Medical Center bringing his total time spent hospitalized to more than one year and eight months. Travis is busy raising his daughter, Hayden, and son, Tristan and he says the home is a big help with parental duties. “The house lets me be an involved parent…
SSG MICHAEL MONTANGE Jupiter, FL Mission Accomplished on Aug. 20, 2022 On Aug. 22, 2007, Army Staff Sergeant Michael Montange was on his third deployment to Iraq serving with the 307th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division when he was severely injured. While leading a convoy on Route Sword in Baghdad, SSG Montange’s vehicle was hit by an explosively formed projectile (EFP). Shrapnel from the blast pierced through the armored door of the vehicle into SSG Montange’s hip….
SPC Craig Andrade Marion, TX Mission Accomplished on November 11, 2011 In February 2005, Army Specialist Craig Andrade was on his first deployment when an improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Baghdad, Iraq, left him with severe injuries including the loss of both legs above the knees and a burst eardrum. While on patrol with his platoon, an IED hidden in the trunk of a tree was detonated, injuring everyone in SPC Andrade’s squad and killing his friend who was…
SGT Cristian Valle Temecula, CA Mission Accomplished on Feb. 10, 2018 Cristian Valle came into the Army as an Infantryman right out of high school. After his first tour to Iraq as a part of the invasion force with the 3rd Infantry Division, he left active duty but stayed in the Army Reserve. He deployed to Iraq the second time with the 100th Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team in 2005. On Oct. 23, 2005, Army SGT Cristian Valle was performing…
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