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Personal Narrative-American Legion And The Disabled

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I was an Infantry Medic with the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Cambbell. After 2 tours in Afghanistan, I was medically retired with a few injuries. I taught myself graphic illustration as a means of theraphy and started creating digital art. After a request for a custom stormtrooper cardback, this hobby took off. I never forget my brothers and sisters that paid the ultimate sacrifice and those whose quality of life has been changed just like mine. So I dontate proceeds from sale that I make and give that to my local chapters of the Disabled Veterans Assoc. American Legion and the VFW.

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