Posts tagged amputee

Melissa Stockwell - U.S. Army 2002-05

In honor of Purple Heart Day (August 7th) we feature Melissa Stockwell. A first lieutenant, Melissa was the first female soldier to lose a limb in the Iraq War. She lost her left leg when a roadside bomb exploded when she was leading a convoy in Baghdad. For her service in Iraq she was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.

Iraq, ArmySoldier RideJuly 26, 2018army, woman, amputee, older, featured, Womens History Month, VeteranComment

Heath Calhoun - U.S. Army 1999-2004

Heath Calhoun is double-leg amputee due to injuries received in the Iraq War who competed at the 2010 & 2014 Paralympics. We would like to congratulate all the athletes of the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Iraq, ArmySoldier RideMarch 8, 2018older, army, amputee, featured, VeteranComment

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