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He struggled in his military job, but found purpose just outside the walls of his base

Updated 12:06 PM EDT, Thu October 10, 2024

He struggled in his military job, but found purpose just outside the walls of his base

Decades ago, CNN Hero Gordon Storey struggled in his military job. After experiencing the mental health benefits of volunteering, he founded theDyess We Care Team and has helped thousands of others serving at the base.

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