Inspiring Stories
- Defying the Odds
- From Amputee to Athlete
- From Active Duty to Caring for Veterans
- A Veteran's Story of Sacrifice, Dedication, and Devotion
- Traumatic Loss, Resilience and Enduring Love
- A Father’s Experience with Birth Trauma
- Trauma Survivor's Path to Healing
- Caregiving – Giving Back a Life
- Mental Health Journey
Defying the Odds
Five years into his service in the U.S. Air Force, Phil Schweizer of San Antonio, Texas, was grounded due to cancerous tumors on his spinal cord.
With the care and support from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Network, Phil has battled several terminal diagnoses and is proving how determination and staying involved can strengthen the body and soul.
Learn more about Phil's journey and how participation in VA programs has enhanced his life.


