VETERAN COMMUNITIES
stories from service members and their loved ones
stories from service members and their loved ones
A boy raised on Cleveland's streets flees to join the Vietnam War. As a tunnel rat in Vietnam, he endures nightmarish experiences. Struggling to adapt post-war, he finds solace in equine therapy. Now, he champions veterans in Cleveland, highlighting their unseen battles.
Inspired by a friend's enlistment, a young woman serves in the military. Her husband is killed in Afghanistan, and she faces devastating mental health challenges. After retiring, she finds purpose in veteran advocacy, honoring those who served and sacrificed in the Global War on Terror.
A Navy Decedent Affairs officer faces death and struggles with her own mortality. The trauma manifests as Post-Traumatic Stress, teaching her that trauma isn't just from combat. This is her journey to a peaceful life, now aiding veterans in her community.
Inspired by her dad's Vietnam stories, a young girl joins the military seeking empowerment but faces sexual assault. She battles depression and anxiety, ultimately finding stability. Now, she supports veterans and shares her story to inspire hope.
A girl loses her father at seven and sees the toll of his war experiences. Recognizing the same in other veterans, she dedicates her life to helping them. This is her story of aiding veterans since 1977.