On April 2, 2022, Kirillo Alexandrov’s life changed forever. An American from Detroit, Michigan, Kirillo had spent years building a new life in Ukraine. After moving there in 2018, he found peace in a small village north of Crimea. He immersed himself in the local culture, built businesses, farmed
CATEGORY 4 Winner—The Glass Man: A Parable by Celia Hanley This is a work of useful fiction. While grounded in real-world concepts and unclassified, publicly available information, the characters, events, and scenarios depicted are fictionalized for narrative and analytical effect. Portions of this manuscript were developed, refined, or edited using
“The Power of the Patch” What if your body already had the ability to heal, recover, and perform at a higher level—and all it needed was the right signal? Gary Homberg of Baltimore, Maryland, has long championed health and endurance. In high school, he was voted Most Athletic in his
Salute to Health: Gearing up for the Fight Against Tobacco Tobacco Free Florida cares about our state’s veterans and those who care about them – family, friends, colleagues, and caregivers. Salute to Health sets out to educate about the history of tobacco’s harmful impact on Florida’s veterans and raise
Meet Andy Raban, DDS, Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics 27066 US Highway 19, Clearwater, Florida (727) 723 – 3357 In a profession often associated with routine and necessity, Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics in Clearwater is reshaping the patient experience through a philosophy grounded in comfort, trust, and personalization.
Content by Sandra Chmielewski, ACPE-CE, C.HYP, LMHC Sandra Chmielewski is a clinical mental health therapist in Lutz, FL. Sandra supports healing through RTT, NPL, and ART. Find out more at www.SandraLeeTherapy.com. Photo provided by Fireground 24 Photography. What if, once a month, every first responder in a city
The sweet smell of cherry blossoms wafted in eddies as I was drawn past the Lincoln Memorial, towards the Wall on that Easter morning. There, I located panel 23E, line 36, where my name stared back at me from the glossy black granite. With each trace of a letter,
As preparation intensifies for the upcoming Operation Elevate expedition season, Matt and teammate Gary are pushing hard to build the strength and endurance required for high-altitude climbing. Their training regimen combines long uphill treadmill sessions, outdoor weighted hikes, and runs to simulate sustained mountain ascents with targeted leg and core
“Everest doesn’t care who you are.It only responds to preparation, teamwork, and resolve.” Mount EverestSummit: 29,032 feet — the highest point on EarthThe Death Zone: Above 26,000 feet — the human body begins to shut downDuration: 60+ days operating above 17,000 feetPreparation: Multi-year physical conditioning and disciplined trainingLogistics: Permits, weather
S SouthState Bank has become the first Summit Tier sponsor of Operation Elevate, marking a significant milestone for the veteran-led initiative. On February 4, 2026, Angel Gonzalez, Division President, Central Florida, presented a $30,000 donation, the highest pledge to date, in support of the mission. SouthState Bank has further demonstrated
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