At 19, U.S. Marine Bob Saunders arrived in Vietnam and faced a mortar attack on his very first night. In this episode of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast, Bob recalls life on Hill 364, the painful rejection he experienced after returning home, and how healing can begin with a simple invitation to tell a story.

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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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