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NSI completes two homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

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On January 5, 2006, after a year-long tour of duty in Iraq, just six days before he was scheduled to return home, then-retired U.S. He was deployed five times, completing his last tour in Afghanistan with his new leg. and deployed to Afghanistan shortly after. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. to Fort Benning, Ga.,

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NSI completes two homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

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Parsons enlisted in the Army after graduating high school and was deployed to Iraq as part of the Bravo 3rd Company 67th Regiment. Prescott deployed ten times to Afghanistan, Iraq, Columbia and Puerto Rico during his years of service, receiving many accolades, including four Bronze Stars and one Purple Heart.

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NWFA completes 58th R.I.S.E home

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As a Green Beret, Collins deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq and twice to South America. During his 2007 Afghanistan deployment, Collins was hit in the arm, continued fighting and later helped perform surgery on himself in the field of battle. Jarrid “Jay” Collins took place on Aug. 5 in Odessa, Fla.

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NWFA completes 71st home with Gary Sinise Foundation

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During his years of military service, he was deployed 10 times to Afghanistan, Iraq, Colombia and Puerto Rico, and was awarded four Bronze Stars and one Purple Heart. “Following his initial surgeries, SFC Prescott returned to the U.S.

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NWFA completes 67th home with Gary Sinise Foundation

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After a year-long tour of duty in Iraq, and just six months before he was scheduled to return home, First Sergeant Anderson was participating in a routine convoy when his Humvee was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED). The home dedication for United States Army First Sergeant (Ret.)

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Mannington partners with Gary Sinise R.I.S.E. Foundation

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Stuart DiPaolo who served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. —Mannington Mills recently partnered with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) to support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program , which builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans. home of U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.)

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FEI reveals 2022 National Conference speakers

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Blackmon completed two tours in the Balkans, two tours in Iraq and two tours in Afghanistan. Army and is one of the most combat-experienced soldiers of the modern era, with six operational deployments. Additional FEI Group National Conference highlights include: Education day.

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