Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Mary Dague served in one of the military’s most dangerous roles: explosive ordnance disposal. During a mission in Iraq, Mary hugged a bomb to her chest to shield the soldiers behind her. The blast took both of her arms but not her warrior spirit.

In this not-to-be-missed episode, Mary shares the story of that day, the difficult realities of recovery, and finding greater independence and peace in the specially adapted smart home provided by the Gary Sinise Foundation.

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After being shot down, Vietnam Veteran Bob Jeffrey endured more than seven years of torture and captivity as a POW in Vietnam. In this episode of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast, Bob shares his extraordinary story of imprisonment, survival, and coming home with an entirely new understanding of freedom.

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After losing her father to suicide at just 11 years old, Amber Rodriguez spent years navigating grief, isolation, and the feeling that she had to be strong for her family. In this episode of the GSF Podcast, Amber shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in the shadow of loss, finding healing through writing and photography, and the transformative power of discovering a community where she felt truly seen.

Content note: This episode discusses suicide, grief, and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You are not alone. Call or text 988p

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