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They then talked their way into an assignment in Colorado training Special Forces soldiers to ski and climb mountains, a job that spared them from being sent to fight in Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In their last update in October, the family described how the boy had achieved his "long set" goal of being able to run, jump and swim again.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She also emphasizes the importance of being patient with yourself when you are not at your best.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Avery Ware, in his seventh season as coach, said, “It’s a lot of being selfless and versatile.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“People were cool. And there was always enough floating to the cauldron top that I never had to wrestle or worry about a wheel not being done enough.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith