Wounded Veterans compete at Invictus Games, Veteran proves its never too late to start again

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[ABOVE] Hundreds of wounded Veterans compete in the 2016 Invictus Games

Veteran, son take first stroll on the beach thanks to VA employee

During a family vacation, and thanks to the new wheelchair, Joshua was able to share a special moment with his 5-year-old son as they took their first walk on the beach together.

[Video] McDonald: The future of Veterans health care is essential to our national security

Caring for those who have “borne the battle” remains essential to our national security. Our services are not only incentives for young people to join the military, but they are VA’s response to the sacred commitment to those who have served

At 60, Chicago Veteran proves it’s never too late to start again

Chicago Army Veteran Johnnie Mims, 60, has a mind like a steel-trap — capable of rattling off to the day and maybe the hour — the length of time since he left the military.

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

This week we honor William Reynolds of the U.S. Army who is currently competing in the 2016 Invictus Games. Will attended the U.S. Military Academy West Point and deployed to Iraq in 2004 as a reconnaissance platoon leader. While responding to a car bomb in Southwest Baghdad, Will’s vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.

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