amputee soldier Archives

Kent Solheim in Huffington Post article, “Green Berets Overcome Loss of Limbs and Look To Help Others Do The Same,” 5/26/2013

POA’s Kent Solheim took part in this years’ Warrior 100 Bike Ride, an event hosted by former president George W. Bush at his ranch to honor wounded veterans. Kent remains on active duty as an amputee. We thank him for his continued service to our country and people, and his strong commitment to the families of fallen Special Ops soldiers. Kent is involved with a non-profit group called The Chatham

“Veterans Administration awards FSU $4.4M,” Tallahassee.com e-magazine, 1/13/2013

POA is honored and delighted to be partnering with FSU, Georgia Institute of Technology, Quantum Motion Medical and St. Petersburg College on this important project — development of the next generation of prosthetic limbs for military veteran amputees. VA Administration Award Article

FOX News documentary on Wounded Warrior 100K Bike Ride, aired 5/31/2011

POA patient Chris Self was one of the participants featured in this documentary on the recent 100K Bike Ride with former President George W. Bush to raise awareness of Wounded Warriors. Click here to view the FOX News documentary>>

Update on Warrior 100K 3-Day Ride, 4/27/2011

An update and great photos from final day of Warrior 100K 3-Day ride POA patient Chris Self is participating in along with former President George Bush. Click here to view article

Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates patient, double amputee veteran Mike Fradera, is participating in the Walt Disney World Half Marathon Today

Go, Mike!! Click on the following link to view the Orlando Sentinel article Links to more articles: Injured warriors face a different fight today Disabled Veterans Inspired by Athletics

Staff Sgt. John Walding Graduated from Special Forces Sniper Course, OandP.com article, 10/5/2010

POA Patient Staff Sgt. John Walding of Texas is a Special Forces sniper instructor and the first amputee to graduate from the Special Forces Sniper Course. Click on the following link to view the OandP.com article

Amputee Soldier Still on the job in Afghanistan, 7/14/10

Capt. Dan Luckett of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division is assigned to one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan, the Zhari district just north of Kandahar city, where Taliban attacks are common. He goes on patrols, lifts weights in his spare time and is second in command of his company. That may not sound unusual. What is unusual is that Luckett is a double amputee, after injuries he received