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"I'd Do It Again" — The Marine Who Jumped on a Grenade to Save His Brother, Kyle Carpenter's Story

In 2010, 21-year-old Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter threw himself onto an enemy grenade in Afghanistan to shield his fellow Marine. He survived against all odds, received the Medal of Honor, and continues to inspire millions with his message of resilience and love.

Jul 15, 2026

"Never Give Up, Never Quit" — The Story of Travis Mills, the Quadruple Amputee Who Chose to Live

In 2012, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills lost both arms and both legs to an IED explosion in Afghanistan, becoming only the fifth living quadruple amputee from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Instead of surrendering to despair, he built a foundation that has given hundreds of wounded veterans and their families the gift of hope.

May 21, 2026