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2013
Caring for America's Wounded Warriors
(Foxbusiness.com, May 31, 2013) Watch Video
THURSDAY: Investigative Reporter Stanley Nelson, PAR President Robert Travis Scott, Operation Mend
(wrkf 89.3, May 29, 2013) Listen | Download PDF
Vietnam vet inspires Calif. town to help the wounded
(CBS News, May 26, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Navy, Marine Corps Medicine Join UCLA in Wounded Warrior Care
(DoDLive, May 20 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Wounded Soldiers Race to the South Pole
(The New York Times, May 15, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Kathy Griffin Honored at Fifth Annual Heroes Celebration
(The Hollywood Reporter, May 9, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Nathanson Center a 'circle of care' for thousands of families
(UCLA Today, May 2, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Our transformational veterans
(UCLA Today, April 29, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Our Transformational Veterans
(Zocalo Public Square, April 29, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Disfigured veteran deals with disrespect at home
(USA Today, April 25, 2013) Watch Video | Download PDF
Sierra Views: Ric Ryan, walking man
(The Union Democrat, April 18, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Battling his demons from an old war, he goes the extra mile for vets
(Los Angeles Times, March 25, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Love helps U.S. veteran overcome the scars of war
(CBS News, March 25, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Operation Mend: The Right to Look Human
(myfoxla.com, March 25, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Mending Michael: Recovering From Wounds of War
(myfoxla.com, March 22, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
To Baghdad and Back: SoCal veterans on the Iraq War, 10 years later (Photos)
(89.3 KPCC, March 18, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
UCLA program pairs injured vets with Los Angeles families to ease recovery (Photos)
(89.3 KPCC, March 13, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Operation Mend: Mending the War Wounded
(KTTV - Los Angeles, March 5, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Students take strides alongside 'Walking Man of Murphys'
(calaverasenterprise.com, February 19, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
Marine inspires wave of help
(Recordnet.com, January 1, 2013) Website Link | Download PDF
2012
Mending through mitzvah
(Jewish Journal, December 19, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Reaching out to wounded warrriors
(CBS News, December 19, 2012) Watch Video
High-Tech Healing for Wounded Warrior
(Newsmax Magazine, December 2012) Download PDF
Working together to support wounded vets
(The OC Register, November 11, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Operation Mend: Healing the wounds of war
(KTLA News, November 10, 2012) Watch Video
Joshua Neidorf, 13, Donates his Bar Mitzvah Money to Wounded Soldiers
(The Huffington Post, November 9, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Teen Donates Bar Mitzvah Money to Wounded Vets
(ABC News, November 9, 2012) Watch Video
Teen donates $13,000 to injured soldiers
(17KGET.com, November 9, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Around the nation
(Arizona Daily Star, November 9, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
'Stand Up for Heroes': Marine Life After War
(ABC News, November 8, 2012) Watch Video
Teen donates to wounded military personnel fund
(ABC 7 News, November 8, 2012) Watch Video
LA 13-year-old donates $13K to help injured soldiers
(Mysanantonio.com, November 8, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
LA 13-year-old donates $13,000 to injured soldiers
(Mynews4.com, November 9, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
LA 13-year-old donates $13K to help injured troops
(fresnobee.com, November 8, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
LA 13-year-old donates $13,000 to injured soldiers
(CBS News, November 8, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Los Angeles 13-year-old donates $13K in bar mitzvah gifts to help injured troops
(The Republic, November 8, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Boy, 13, Donates $13K In Bar Mitzvah Gifts To Wounded Soldiers
(CBS, November 8, 2012) Watch Video
LA 13-year-old donates $13,000 to injured soldiers
(CBS8.com, November 8, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
LA 13-year-old donates $13K to help injured troops
(The Tribune, November 8, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
LA 13-year-old donates $13K to help injured troops
(Chron, November 8, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
What happens when veterans return home?
(The Malibu Times, November 7, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Injured vets, families learn to heal hidden wounds of war
(UCLA Today, November 6, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Marine veteran keeps a smile on his face, which is a medical miracle
(Los Angeles Times, November 3, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Wounded Vet Shares Story with Rogers Elementary School Students
(nwahomepage.com, November 2, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
GQ Fetes Volunteer Service at Gentlemen's Ball
(wwd.com, October 25, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
FONTANA: Surgeon restores a soldier's face
(The Press-Enterprise, September 22, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Boone Pickens helped Cowboys. Now he's helping disfigured soldiers.
(Tulsa News, September 20, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Good Day at 7am - CLIP: Operation Mend
(KFDW-TV, September 20, 2012) Listen
News 8 Daybreak - CLIP: Operation Mend
(WFAA-TV, September 20, 2012) Listen
Program helps disfigured war veterans look and feel better
(dallasnews.com, September 20, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Regenerative Medicine Helps Rebuild Wounded Warriors
(ABC News, September 13, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
AP IMPACT: Surprising methods heal wounded troops
(CBS News, September 9, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Dr. Jarrahy discusses the face transplant program
(WKKB 1520 AM, The Jakki Price Show, Aug. 5, 2012) Listen
UCLA hospital now performing face transplants
(Army Times, July 23, 2012) Download PDF
A Note From "The Walking Man of Murphys," Ric Ryan on Operation Mend
(ThePinetree.net, July 7, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Dodgers honor military with Fourth of July events
(Dodgers.com, July 5, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Top MLB Photos
(Yahoo! Sports, July 4, 2012) Website Link
5 vet aid groups to benefit from new fundraising
(The Sacramento Bee, July 4, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
An "Americafest" for All Our Country's Veterans
(New York Huffington Post, July 4, 2012) Webstie Link | Download PDF
Fox host Hannity bets against Angels, will wear Trout jersey on air if he loses
(The Orange County Register, July 3, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
KLOS Cynthia Fox talks with Dr. Kodi Azari who is the Co-Director of Operation Mend
(95.5 KLOS, June 27, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
KLOS Cynthia Fox talks with retired Marine Corps. Veteran Brent Callendar
(95.5 KLOS, June 27, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
MSNBC "Morning Joe" Interview with Dr. Kodi Azari
(MSNBC, June 22, 2012) Website Link
Pentagon Push Gives Face Transplants a Major List
(Wired.com, June 6, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Dr. Jarrahy discusses the face transplant program
(KFI 640AM, June 3, 2012) Listen
U.S. vets' disability filings reach historic rate
(USA Today, May 28, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
UCLA seeking Wounded Warriors with severe facial injuries for clinical trial
(Examiner.com, May 26, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
UCLA is Home to the First Face Transplantation Program in Western America
(Medical Daily, May 25, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Face Transplant UCLA: New Program Replaces Devastated Faces (Graphic Photos)
(New York Huffington Post, May 25, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Guess who's coming to dinner? Navy family starts unique deployment ritual
(MSNBC, April 27, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
UCLA hosts improv workshop, helping veterans and their families communicate and connect
(The Daily Bruin, April 24, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Ric Ryan, Our Local Hero, Continues His Walk for Our Country
(ThePinetree.net, April 18, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Better tests find record concussions among U.S. troops
(USA Today, April 12, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Kindergartners to present homemade 'quilt of valor' to UCLA's Operation Mend
(KABC-Chanel 7, April 10, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Helping military families find peace in times of war
(UCLA Today, March 28, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Kindergartners express support for Wounded Warriors
(Examiner.com, March 22, 2012) Download PDF
Can science explain a killing spree?
(Nature, March 20, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Afghan Tragedy Renews Focus on Head Trauma in Soldiers
(Med Page Today, March 20, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
OP Mend Teens Reach out to Disabled Soldiers
(Sherman Oaks-Studio City News, Feb 2012) Download PDF
For Soldier Disfigured in War, A Way to Return to the World
(The New York Times, January 30, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
UCLA Health System Workers Amass Change for a Priceless Cause in Operation Mend
(The Daily Bruin, January 19, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
UCLA Joins Forces with White House to Meet Unique Needs of Veterans, Families
(UCLA Newsroom, January 18, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
Iraq Veterans Are Finally Coming Home: Now We Must Show Support
(New York Huffington Post, January 13, 2012) Website Link | Download PDF
2011
- How to Give Back to America's Vets (New York Post, December 26, 2011) Website Link | Download PDF
- Quilting Group Works to Patch Wounded Veterans' Hearts (LA Daily News, December 15, 2011) Website Link | Download PDF
- Spirit of Hope Award Recognizes Assistance to Wounded Warriors (Marine Corps Website, December 12, 2011) Website Link | Download PDF
- Operation Mend Helps Injured Veterans Recover (KTLA Los Angeles, November 30, 2011) Video Link
- Inside Greg Lauren's Military-Themed Installation on Grand Street (Racked, November 21, 2011) Website Link | Download PDF
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PHOTOS: A Soldier's Life: UCLA Plastic surgeon donates services to Iraq War vet. (ABC News)
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