Sgt. Nicholas Mangano grew up on Long Island, NY and joined the U.S. Army in 2013. Nick served with the 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia and was stationed in Jalalabad, Afghanistan as well as South Korea and Germany. Nick retired from the Army in 2017 and currently is a member of Airborne Tri Team, a non-for-profit organization providing war veterans with opportunities, physical challenges and goal oriented physical achievements to maximize their potential and increase their self-esteem all by being part of a team. airbornetriteam.org
Read MoreBrian MastHe served in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. On September 19, 2010, while clearing a path for United States Army Rangers in Kandahar, Mast took a wrong step into an IED along the road. The explosion resulted in the amputation of both his legs and his left hand index finger.
Read MoreDouglas Weinert served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 2006-2014 with the 10th Mountain Division 2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment and was stationed in both Iraq and Afghanistan as well as serving with the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery.
Read MoreNicole Cannon joined the U.S. Army Reserves when she was only 17 and still in High School. Nicole served as a Financial Management Tech and was deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read MoreJemille R. Charlton is currently a Technical Sergeant serving in the U.S. Air Force at the 106th Rescue Wing. Jemille has served in Afghanistan as well as being deployed state side supporting rescue missions during such emergencies as Hurricane Harvey.
Read MoreDan Kelly grew up in Southampton, NY and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1999. After the attacks of September 11th Dan was deployed in support of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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