The Journal of Veteran Stories
Too Young for Cancer:
Casey Kroner's Story
After a delayed cancer diagnosis nearly cost Marine veteran Casey Kroner his life, he and his wife Ashton transformed their painful experience into a mission of advocacy and change.
Through the Veteran Cancer Network, they are fighting for earlier cancer detection, greater awareness of military-related toxic exposures, and improved healthcare resources to ensure other veterans and their families receive the support and timely care they deserve.
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by Camille D. Ford
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WOMEN WHO LEAD
She Never Stopped Dreaming
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, America’s first Black female combat pilot, turned childhood dreams into groundbreaking achievements in aviation, law enforcement, and entrepreneurship, proving that courage means pursuing your ambitions even when fear and uncertainty stand in the way.
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UNFILTERED VOICES
This Is You: A Vietnam-Era Army Nurse's Long Route to a Microphone of Her Own
From Vietnam-era Army nurse to veteran advocate and creator of AGING MATTERS, Cheryl Beversdorf’s journey is a story of service, resilience, and giving others a voice.
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VETERAN ARTISTS & CREATIVES
One Word Answers: Jason Moon’s Journey from War to Warrior Songs
Iraq War veteran Jason Moon transformed his struggles with PTSD into music and founded Warrior Songs, helping fellow veterans share their stories, find connection, and begin healing through songwriting.
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THE HOME FRONT
The Armor That Followed Him Home
Army veteran and former police officer Jim Hamilton turned his struggles with emotional isolation into a mission to help veterans, first responders, and leaders rebuild trust, embrace vulnerability, and reconnect with the people who matter most.
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