…saying they would need to amputate his legs before he slipped into a coma for nearly a week. Eventually transported to Landstuhl, Germany, Chris remained there for several days as doctors worked to stabilize him for the trip home. Spending two months at Bethesda Naval Medical Center, Chris was next moved to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he would spend nearly a year recovering after more than 50 surgeries. Chris enjoys spending time with his two young sons, Robert…
…walk and run, but skydive, SCUBA dive and surf with prosthetics for his feet. While Aaron has made progress in activities on land and water, he faced challenges in his previous home. He previously lived in a two-story building that was not ADA compliant. He spent most of his time in his wheelchair, since he could not stand for long and relied on his service dog, Bear, to help him get up the stairs. “My previous place didn’t feel like…
Sgt Marshall Kennedy Farmington, AR Mission Accomplished on Aug. 17, 2013 On June 13, 2011, Marine Sergeant Marshall Kennedy was on his fourth deployment when he lost both of his legs and sustained severe damage to his left arm after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Sangin, Afghanistan. The Squad Leader on a routine clearance mission, Sgt Kennedy and his team were informed by Afghan locals that a weapons cache was in a compound nearby. After calling for…
ssgt omar milan Mansfield, TX Mission Accomplished on Sept. 29, 2018 During his third tour on Jan. 9, 2012, Marine Staff Sergeant Omar Milan, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, was conducting post-blast analysis in support of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines in the Nawa District of Afghanistan, when he was in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion. The blast resulted in the loss of SSgt Milan’s right leg, significant injuries to his left leg, loss of fingers on his left…
The American Heroes Network recently aired a feature about Homes For Our Troops. American Heroes Network is a weekly radio show that features stories about American Veterans and Veterans charities. In the interview, HFOT Executive Director Bill Ivey talks about the HFOT mission and what makes us different from other organizations. Listen to the full interview below. For more news stories about HFOT visit our news page. Click Here To Donate Now! …
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