Kent Solheim in Huffington Post article, “Green Berets Overcome Loss of Limbs and Look To Help Others Do The Same,” 5/26/2013
POA’s Kent Solheim took part in this years’ Warrior 100 Bike Ride, an event hosted by former president George W. Bush at his ranch to honor wounded veterans. Kent remains on active duty as an amputee. We thank him for his continued service to our country and people, and his strong commitment to the families […]
“Veterans Administration awards FSU $4.4M,” Tallahassee.com e-magazine, 1/13/2013
POA is honored and delighted to be partnering with FSU, Georgia Institute of Technology, Quantum Motion Medical and St. Petersburg College on this important project — development of the next generation of prosthetic limbs for military veteran amputees. VA Administration Award Article
Staff Sgt. John Walding Graduated from Special Forces Sniper Course, OandP.com article, 10/5/2010
POA Patient Staff Sgt. John Walding of Texas is a Special Forces sniper instructor and the first amputee to graduate from the Special Forces Sniper Course. Click on the following link to view the OandP.com article
Amputee Soldier Still on the job in Afghanistan, 7/14/10
Capt. Dan Luckett of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division is assigned to one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan, the Zhari district just north of Kandahar city, where Taliban attacks are common. He goes on patrols, lifts weights in his spare time and is second in command of his company. That may not sound […]