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One-Armed Veteran Rebuilds Life Around Bar Work and Family
Luke Lukes, missing part of his left arm from Afghanistan combat, relies on veterans benefits while rejoining his old construction crew briefly, later finding a niche in bartending and farm machinery deliveries. He adapts daily, cares for his daughter Toryn with help from Velcro aids and improvisation, and maintains pride in his hometown despite ongoing challenges. He balances work with parenting and honors service with flags on his porch.
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Lukes
Afghanistan
Department of Veterans Affairs
the Mint
Kenny
Tom Ward
Toryn
Velcro
Teryn
Amanda MacDuff
Cresco
Tve
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