What does Independence Day mean to someone who nearly died protecting it? As America marks its historic 250th birthday, host Benjamin Hall sits down with Navy veteran Thomas Henderson to reflect on a very different milestone. For Thomas, the Fourth of July is exactly 16 years since he survived a devastating 50-pound blast in Afghanistan.…
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America’s 250th: Turning Pain into Purpose
What does Independence Day mean to someone who nearly died protecting it? As America marks its historic 250th birthday, host Benjamin Hall sits down with…
’16 years from the day that I didn’t die’ | July 4th and a different kind of ‘Sweet Sixteen’
An IED explosion in Afghanistan changed Tom Henderson’s life forever on July 4, 2010. Semper Fi & America’s Fund helped him move forward. Source: WFAA News
Navy vet marks 16 years since surviving IED explosion on July 4th
In our national lead, as Americans gather for the holiday weekend, this year’s fourth of July will also mark the alive day for one American hero. Navy veteran Thomas Henderson, who survived an IED explosion in Afghanistan on that day in 2010. Source: CNN– The Lead With Jake Tapper
Fund Provides $500M to 40K Veterans Struggling with PTSD
As Americans honor PTSD Awareness Day, a renewed spotlight will be thrust onto the thousands of veterans that struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder every day. While curing PTSD and reducing the high veteran suicide rate are huge challenges, there are organizations making groundbreaking efforts to help former service members. The Semper Fi & America’s Fund…
The Chad Benson Show interviews Thomas Henderson, a veteran injured 16 years ago on July 4th
Chad Benson interviews Navy Veteran Thomas Henderson who was injured by an IED blast on July 4, 2010. Source: The Chad Benson Show
325-Mile Henry Knox Trail Run from New York to Boston Rings in America250
Eight runners from across the United States—including two current military service members (Marine Corps, Navy) and one veteran (Army)—are running in honor of the nation’s founding and those who serve it today. Source: Military.com
North Texas Marine turns his PTSD battle into a mission to help other veterans
Donald Harwell survived combat in Iraq but says the hardest battles came after coming home. Now he’s walking 100-mile hikes to raise PTSD awareness across DFW. Source: WFAA News
Semper Fi & America’s Fund Launches $500,000 Unit Reunion Match Campaign to Help Veterans Reconnect and Heal
Semper Fi & America’s Fund (The Fund) announced the launch of its Unit Reunion Match Campaign, a national fundraising effort aimed at reconnecting veterans through the healing power of Unit Reunions. Source: PR Newswire
America’s 250: Air Force veteran inspiring others after life changing injury
After being injured in a combat training exercise, Tyler Densford has spent his time sharing his story and promoting the organizations that continue supporting him. Source: WATN
Semper Fi & America’s Fund Highlights Veterans Featured in the 2026 AMAs Salute Initiative
OCEANSIDE, Calif., May 25, 2026 – Semper Fi & America’s Fund (The Fund), a nonprofit that provides critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families with urgently needed resources and lifetime support, is proud to announce the veterans who attended the American Music Awards (AMAs) as part of the 2026 AMAs Salute…
Honoring America’s heroes: Jake Tapper speaks with wounded Marine veterans
Timothy Lang and Josh Bleill join The Lead. Source: CNN
Dallas-Fort Worth veterans walk for PTSD awareness
Veterans in North Texas are hitting the pavement Sunday, walking 100 miles for PTSD awareness and to support Semper Fi & America’s Fund. Source: CBS News
