Veteran who lost both legs runs 31 marathons in 31 days in 31 cities, trailed every step

Marine Corps veteran Rob Jones wanted to change the narrative of the broken-down, wounded veteran struggling to transition to civilian life. So for the past 31 days, he kept running. He ran to prove a point and to inspire.

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John Fogerty Addresses 'Fortunate Son' Concert for Valor Controversy

John Fogerty has responded to criticism of Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl and Zac Brown's performance of "Fortunate Son" – the hit single Fogerty wrote while a member of his former band, Creedence Clearwater Revival – at the Concert for Valor earlier this week.



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Wingnuts attack Bruce Springsteen: Concert for Valor performance condemned as unpatriotic

Viewers unfamiliar with Bruce Springsteen might be forgiven for thinking they heard booing at last night’s Concert for Valor, held yesterday on the Mall in Washington, D.C., and broadcast by HBO.



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Veterans Find Peace Through Running

Trail running, with its difficult terrain and obstacles, requires stamina and grit–something service members know a thing or two about.



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