Author: Michael

Samantha Gomolka felt like she was at the top of a mountain in the fall of 2022. Months later, she was fighting for her life. Her story is anything but expected, but if being a special operator spouse taught her anything, it was this: adapt and overcome. Together.
“Both of my grandfathers served during World War II. I have a lot of regret looking back because I didn’t realize the treasures that I had in front of me as a child,” she explained.

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Inspired by his grandfather, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes always knew he wanted to become a soldier. From combat to the aftermath, his experiences ignited a passion for telling the stories of his community.
“I always dreamed about joining the military and then ultimately did join the Army immediately after high school because of my grandfather and one of our family traditions. This is depicted in my film, My Dead Friend Zoe, literally shot for shot,” he explained. “My family would go to a small lake community in northern Wisconsin, where I’m from, every Fourth of July.

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The Space Force launched its first guardian into space over the weekend.
Col. Nick Hague was launched into space from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on Saturday to join other astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Hague is commanding a Dragon spacecraft for NASA’s Space X Crew-9 mission. Once he arrives at the ISS, Hague will act as a flight engineer for nearly six months and help the crew with various scientific research under the unique conditions that space has to offer, such as microgravity.

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American singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson, best known for his country music, has died. He was 88.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home,” his family said on social media. “We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.

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