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In servicing motorcycles, War-Torn Cycles offers support for country's bravest

Combat trauma, brotherhood, motorcycles fuel mission to heal veterans through connection, community, purpose

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Steve Young
Sep 26, 2025
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When the text message arrived, Chris Fischer had the barrel of a pistol in his mouth.

The demons of Iraq and Afghanistan had won. The memories โ€” of children dead by his gunfire in a village, of a helicopter belly-rolling on the ground before his eyes and killing its crew, of an improvised explosive device exploding around him โ€” had finally claimed his soul.

Vape shop stings bring felony charges for psychedelic candy bars, 'pre-rolls'

Vape shop stings bring felony charges for psychedelic candy bars, 'pre-rolls'

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