The Fort Worth Report highlighted 12 veterans who continue to serve the Tarrant County community after their military service.
Jeannie Deakyne leads the TCC board and Arlington ISD Education Foundation with a sense of responsibility shaped by 12 years in the Army.
Army veteran Kate Taylor is improving geriatric patient care by educating future nurses at UNT Health Fort Worth.
Retired Army Ranger Cedric Williams turned Fort Worth ISD educator is preparing students for leadership through JROTC, robotics and cybersecurity.
Fort Worth Army veteran Danny Rojas is helping service members find civilian careers through one-on-one coaching with Tailored Vets.
A recruiter changed Tina Pollard’s life. She now serves on land and in the sky.
Raised in a family defined by military service, Fort Worth Navy veteran Josh McCabe now supports veterans in crisis.
Marine veteran Bezan Morris leads Cowtown Warriors, helping Fort Worth-area veterans with emergency support and lasting community.
Marine veteran Andy Williams based in Fort Worth helps transitioning service members and supports longtime homeowners.
Keller Army veteran Shawn Morgan dedicates himself to serving his fellow veterans after leaving the military.
Army veteran Julie Butner serves as president and CEO of the Tarrant Area Food Bank. She took over just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Marine veteran Ryan Schalles turned UNT Health Fort Worth professor finds new meaning in service.
Mansfield veteran Keithan Smith finds purpose helping fellow service members transition out of military.
Connecting Lines
Owner of Bramblitt's Yellow Dog Art Bar & Gallery John Bramblitt opened this space for the community and artists to gather and enjoy the company of one another. As an artist himself, John spends time each day connecting with people while working on his own paintings. With his guide dog Eagle, He has created a gallery filled with various artwork, opportunities for guests to be creative and a space for artists to learn together.