Beverly Kearney's life is all about speed and winning. She's the legendary head coach of the University of Texas women's track and field team. Under her leadership, the Longhorns have claimed six national 
As soon as her mother's car pulled away, Cathy Harper Lee always counted the blades of grass on the lawn. She hoped to reach a high number. That meant a few moments alone before her step-father ordered her inside. 
March 3, 2010
While serving in Iraq in 2006, First Lieutenant Andrew Kinard suffered the loss of both legs when he and his Marine unit were attacked by an IED. However, the support he received after returning home allowed him to overcome the adversity and enroll at Harvard Law School, inspiring him to become involved and help other wounded soldiers.
The programs and services offered through the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) were instrumental to Kinard's recovery, and he ultimately joined its Board of Directors.
"I was thrust into the community of disabled veterans when I least expected it," he said, adding that he is constantly seeking new ways to engage with this community.
"This group brought meaning to my life, both through their direct support and also as a means by which I can support future generations of veterans," he stressed.
On March 4, the 26-year-old will testify before a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees to lay out the WWP legislative agenda for 2010. He will also call attention to the needs of veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health issues, in particular the need for improved access to rehabilitation options as well as vocational rehabilitation and employment programs.
In addition to WWP, war survivors are also encouraged to explore the comprehensive resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which may help them live thriving civilian lives.
According to VA, some 23 million Americans have a veteran status and more than 3 million receive federal disability compensation.
