Bill Hughes, PGA and Country Club of the Rockies Partner with Military Warriors Support Foundation

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Former U.S. Army Specialist Cody Miller, who joined the U.S. Army in 2009, was presented with the ceremonial key to his payment-free vehicle during the ceremony Miller's military career saw him serve as a combat engineer in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he too was wounded in action His valor earned him the Purple Heart, a testament to his sacrifice for his nation After six years of dedicated service, Cody Miller was honorably discharged from the U S Army and now calls the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area home

Speaking about the life-changing support they received, Miller expressed his gratitude, saying, "This program is beyond helpful to veterans I hope all veterans can someday get something like this The vehicle program has been instrumental to my entire family It has provided us with a level of success that we never would have had, had we never found this program "

The ceremony was made even more special by the presence of Medal of Honor recipient Donald "Doc" Ballard, one of only 66 living Medal of Honor recipients Ballard received this prestigious award in 1968 during the Vietnam War for his selfless act of courage, covering a live grenade with his body to protect the lives of five other Marines. The event was filled with patriotic moments, including the powerful sight of a Black Hawk helicopter flying over the crowd and landing on the golf range for guests to explore. The ceremony opened with mounted Fort Carson cavalry proudly carrying the American and Colorado flags.

The event also recognized the Vail Veterans Program and its founder, Cheryl Jensen, which is dedicated to supporting wounded veterans specifically in Eagle County Several Vail Veterans Program participants attended the key ceremony and golf tournament