Army veteran who lost both arms in Iraq honored with mortgage-free smart home in Four Oaks

Article Title: Army veteran who lost both arms in Iraq honored with mortgage-free smart home in Four Oaks

Article Excerpt: "...Retired Sgt. Mary Dague served in the military in 2001 after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. While in Iraq, Dague, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Tech, was severely hurt by an improvised explosive device (IED) when it detonated.

She shielded her team - and almost certainly saved lives -- by hugging the bomb. In doing so, she lost both arms, suffered ruptured eardrums, and had facial injuries from shrapnel. ...As a tribute to Dague's service and sacrifice, the Gary Sinsie Foundation, which builds specially adapted, mortgage-free, smart homes, presented her with the keys to her new home in Four Oaks. ...Donate Online"

Reference Source: abc11.com

Disabled veteran leans on superhero dog with 'Batman' markings for support, companionship

Article Title: Disabled veteran leans on superhero dog with 'Batman' markings for support, companionship

Article Excerpt: "...William Bottger, 66, an Army National Guard veteran from Bellevue, Ohio, found an unlikely hero in his beagle, Roxie, who has fur markings in the shape of the superhero's logo on her left side, news agency SWNS reported.

Despite suffering from PTSD, memory loss and the loss of his right eye, Bottger said he finds comfort in his dog's unwavering presence and support. ...Bottger, who served in Iraq in 2004 and 2005, retired from the military in 2012. ..."Overall, the military was good to me," he said, according to SWNS. "I did 22 years.""

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Vietnam veterans who often didn't get the recognition , "That's a mistake that we must never repeat."

Article Title: MILITARY: Obama salutes Iraq war veterans at White House dinner

Snippet of Article: "...for their sacrifice and devotion to country, comrades and family. Taking note of Vietnam veterans who often didn't get the recognition they deserved, Obama said, "That's a mistake that we must never repeat." ..."

Article Source: www.delmarvanow.com