Story by Joe Lacdan | Defense Media Activity - Army Productions | 09.12.2024
When Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico in 2017, Julymar Otero awoke in a North Carolina hotel room to news of the destruction. The looming storm cut off most communication in Otero’s hometown Toa Baja, a small city with scenic views on Puerto Rico’s northern coast. She said her mind immediately flashed to her family. Everything Otero loved remained on the island: her......
