The former Army captain, who was wounded by a roadside bomb in Iraq and eventually lost both his legs, received the home from the Gary Sinise Foundation.
The Wounded Warrior Project's annual survey of its members shows there's still a need for veterans care during a pandemic, But there have also been successes in the last year, says the author of this commentary.
A little-known Shiite militant group calling itself Saraya Awliya al-Dam, Arabic for Guardians of Blood Brigade, claimed responsibility for Monday’s attack.
The authors of this commentary urge organizations and communities to be proactive with providing veterans mental health resources and connection opportunities during the pandemic.
The Wounded Veterans Recreation Act gives free lifetime entry to national parks to veterans who suffered or aggravated disabilities while serving in the military.