While me might seem like unlikely allies, we’re putting aside our differences and joining forces with our counterparts in St. Paul to build two new homes to support Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit organization committed to building specially adapted homes across the United States for severely wounded American troops.

In the months leading up to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, staff in both Colorado and Minnesota will work with Homes for Our Troops, the Credit Union National Association and the National Journal Group to build a house in each Convention host city. The homes, uniquely outfitted for the special needs of these great Americans, will be presented to veterans around our respective Conventions.
 
 
 
The Denver home will go to Staff Sergeant (SSG) Travis Strong, his wife Misty, daughter Brianna and son Sean. Originally from California, Strong entered the Army after graduating from high school and has served for the past 11 years. During his second tour of duty in Iraq in November 2006, while on patrol as Vehicle Commander for Stryker Brigade  1-23, Travis lost both of his legs when an explosion rocked his platoon.

After about a year in Walter Reed Medical Center, Travis and his family moved to San Diego, CA, for his rehabilitation therapy in January 2007. Travis loves the outdoors and is determined to return to the activities he loved before his injury. Since returning from Iraq, he has spent time in Colorado learning how to mono-ski. Travis and his family are looking forward to moving in to their new home and taking advantage of their new life in the Rocky Mountain West – and we’re incredibly proud to lend a hand in making that possible.

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