Operation Healing Heroes

World War II U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kruschel recounts a journey from humble beginnings amid the Great Depression to his valuable service in the Navy, culminating in a lifelong commitment to the field of special education.

A Gold Star Family -- an honor no one wants -- is the immediate family member(s) of a fallen soldier who died while serving in a time of conflict. Kelli Campbell-Goodnow honors the memory of her husband, American hero Shawn Campbell.

Vietnam war veteran Don Weber recounts his amazing journey through survivor's guilt, PTSD and starting over.

U.S. Army veteran Carlos Powell tells of family sacrifice and fighting his post-service "demons."

At 101 years old, WWII U.S. Navy veteran George Hamilton recounts his amazing life in the service and as a post-war semi-pro baseball player.

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Todd Berge recounts his life as a fighter pilot and B2 Stealth Bomber pilot and instructor.

U.S. Navy veteran John Fleming recounts the life-altering effects of his traumatic brain injury, which cost him his rank.

Retired Army Sergeant Andy Hendrickson recounts his deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom One, at the aptly adopted named base, Mortar-Ritaville.

U.S. Marine Jake Naylor recounts his harrowing service as a Combat Engineer in Afghanistan.

Vietnam war veteran Tim Smith recounts his time in Vietnam and surviving a direct hit by a missile.