Story by Sgt. Jacob Suess | 1st Armored Division | 06.11.2025
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Mitchell Cross recounts how a tragedy endured failed to shake his commitment to his country and gave him a new perspective on leading his Soldiers. From his time in recovery with friends and family giving him strength, to him returning to duty in less than a year, his resolve has kept him grounded. Through it all, Cross' story is a testament to resilience, determination......
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 05.15.2025
The wife of a warfighter who lost his arm wants to know what the Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence is and how it could help the couple. We asked Dr. Andrea Crunkhorn to explain....
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 04.18.2024
The Limb Trauma Educational Series offers providers involved in limb trauma and amputation care clinically relevant education that can be used in their practice. The series is sponsored by the Defense Health Agency Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence. The next open meeting is April 24, 2024, from 12–1 p.m. ET, on ZoomGov.com. This educational event is open to everyone, so......
Story by Staff Sgt. Colin Hollowell | HQ Air Force Recruiting Service | 11.16.2023
Brennan said that having his father brought home after suffering injuries in a combat zone, along with the combined influence of all of his dad’s medical team, called him to enlist as a medical professional in the Air Force. “Someone brought my dad back home,” Brennan said. “I want to bring parents home to their kids.”...
Story by Josephine Carlson | Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office | 06.23.2021
Justin "J.P." Lane visits Fort Jackson to share his story and promote resiliency.
Story by Sgt. Benjamin Whitten | Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment | 05.05.2021
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — After four years of limb salvage, seven surgeries and 781 days with the U.S. Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Battalion - West, Capt. Thomas Benge is returning to full duty....
Courtesy Story | Indiana National Guard Headquarters | 10.15.2020
During his shift at his warehouse job in 2015, Sgt. Alex Woodsmall of Greenfield, was driving a reach truck. After turning a corner the machine he was driving veered into a large rack leading to the amputation of his left leg. Despite his injuries he was retained and eventually deployed to Kuwait in 2018....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob L. Greenberg | Naval Medical Center San Diego | 07.24.2020
Senior Chief Navy Diver Ryan Steinkamp, a Sailor assigned to Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme, Calif., was named Wounded Warrior of the Month and conducts his physical therapy at Naval Medical Center San Diego’s (NMCSD) Physical Therapy department and Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care clinic....
