Cyera Williams

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Baltimore Army veteran finds home and hope after months of homelessness

2 days ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

EDMONDSON VILLAGE - After 27 years of military service, Army veteran Glenn Wiggins now has a place to call his own, complete with furniture donated by community members. WATCH: Baltimore Army veteran finds home and hope after months of homelessnessFor Glenn Wiggins, a key doesn't just unlock a door-it opens a new chapter. The Army veteran spent 27 years in military service but found himself homeless for six months, bouncing between shelters and hotels.
Father-son duo turns Marine veteran's IT Skills into mobile gaming business

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. - After years of service, structure, and solving tech problems in the Marine Corps and on Capitol Hill, Willie Blount is now solving a very different challenge: how to bring fun to neighborhoods all over Maryland. Blount is the founder of Next Level Gaming, a high-tech mobile gaming party bus built from the ground up using his expertise in IT-and a shared passion with his son, Mike. "It looks like a mobile arcade," Blout said, standing inside one of his customized gaming trucks.
Commander Vance Scott returns home to inspire future leaders

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

BALTIMORE - Commander Vance Scott has traveled the world in service to his country-but no matter how far the Navy has taken him, his roots remain firmly planted in Baltimore. WATCH: Navy Commander inspires hometown youthCommander Scott visited the city as part of the U.S. Navy's Executive Engagement Visit (EEV)-a national outreach initiative to connect military leadership with local communities.
Howard County breaks ground on veterans memorial

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

COLUMBIA, Md. - A monument to honor service, sacrifice, and community is one step closer to becoming reality in Howard County. After more than a decade of planning, designing, and fundraising, the Howard County Veterans Foundation officially broke ground this week on a long-awaited veterans and military families monument in downtown Columbia. The site-nestled near the lakefront-drew dozens of veterans, families, and local leaders for a moving groundbreaking ceremony.
Veteran raises awareness for veteran suicide and mental health

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, a different battle is being fought on the grounds of Annapolis High School: the battle for mental health and the lives of our nation's veterans. The "22 Miles to Break Boundaries" event, hosted by the Infinite Hero Foundation, kicked off Friday and continues through Sunday.
Vietnam veterans finally welcomed home

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Veterans from across the region boarded the Honor Flight Capital Region bus before sunrise, bound for Washington, D.C., on a mission that was far more personal than it appeared on the surface. For Vietnam veterans like John "Saint" Bryant and George Remmey, it wasn't just a visit to monuments. It was about finding peace, remembrance, and long-overdue recognition. Marine Sergeant John "Saint" Bryant served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.
Fallen firefighter's legacy lives on through foundation connecting first responders with service dogs

4 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

HARTFORD COUNTY, Md. - A Baltimore City firefighter who died in the line of duty three years ago is being remembered through a foundation that provides crucial mental health support to first responders. Kelsey Sadler died in 2022 when responding to a fire in a vacant home. The building collapsed, killing her and two other firefighters. Now, her family and friends are turning grief into action by creating the Salty Dog Foundation.
'Every kid deserves a place to play.' Leith Walk Elementary Middle School builds playground in one day

4 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

BALTIMORE - A new playground is bringing joy and a powerful message to students at Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, designed by the very children who will use it. Dozens of volunteers including parents, staff, and CarMax employees gathered to build the playground in a single day, creating a space that students desperately needed.
Family remembers airman killed in hit-and-run as Memorial Day approaches

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Cyera Williams

Share BALTIMORE COUNTY — A Baltimore family is remembering their son, a U.S. Air Force airman who was killed in a hit-and-run accident last year, as Memorial Day approaches. On May 8, 2023, Airman Makai Cummings, 20, was killed in a hit-and-run on a Virginia highway. He was changing a tire, trying to make it back to his Air Force base in North Carolina. "At the end of the day, the thing that I want most can't happen," said Rotina Lacy, Makai's mother.
Rain doesn't stop Memorial Day tradition at Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery

1 month ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

BALTIMORE COUNTY - Hundreds of people packed the Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery to honor those who served, undeterred by gloomy skies and rainfall. Families, friends, and even strangers came together with a shared purpose of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. WATCH: Rain doesn't stop Memorial Day tradition at Garrison Forest Veteran CemeteryAmong the attendees were Tanya and Tara Clifton, daughters of Air Force veteran Raymond Clifton, who served in the Korean War.