The coals have cooled, the barbecue is done and the fireworks have been packed away, but the quiet importance of our true heroes — veterans who sacrifice so much for our country is on display year round. NBC Latino is proud to present their stories:
A Veteran Risks All to Get Homes for the Homeless
Courtesy The Vet Hunters Project
Disabled Soldiers Get a Chance to Compete at the Warrior Games
Courtesy Master Sergeant Christopher Aguilera (Sgt Matthew Lohr)
A Veteran Brings Peace to Iraq Through Dance
Courtesy Roman Baca (Courtesy Roman Baca)
How Meditation Saved the Life of a Veteran with PTSD
Courtesy Operation Warrior Wellness (Courtesy Operation Warrior Wellness)
Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a Family Affair
Courtesy Getty Images (Courtesy Getty Images)
From the Hiring Our Heroes initiative, Raul Montano
Courtesy Raul Montano (Courtesy Raul Montano)
Elizabeth Perez, an Entrepreneur who Strives to Hire Veterans
Courtesy Elizabeth Perez (Courtesy Elizabeth Perez)
Ismael Ortiz Jr. is Making Sure Every Veteran Gets a Job
Courtesy Ismael Ortiz, Jr. (Courtesy Ismael Ortiz, Jr.)
