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Hero of the Day

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Today's Hero — August 10, 2026
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August Hero

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SGT. Darius Coleman

US Army · 82nd Airborne Division

Member ·Fayetteville, NC

Served three combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Upon returning home, SGT. Coleman founded the Airborne Veterans Transition House — a non-profit providing transitional housing for homeless veterans in Cumberland County. In five years, he's helped over 400 veterans find stable housing and employment. He's currently a social worker and is enrolled in graduate school while running the non-profit full time.

"No one gets left behind. Not on the battlefield. Not after."

Nominated by Lt. Dana H. · Member

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