A Veterans Day Story Worth Sharing: RealTruck Custom Build Hero Edition

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For Veterans Day, I wanted to share a story from our Build Series: Hero Edition archives.

I know it’s a GMC Sierra rather than a Ram, but I thought this one deserved a spot here.

Army Staff Sergeant Anthony Cala shares his experiences from three deployments to Iraq and the challenges he faced after returning home. He talks openly about the weight of those experiences, finding support through Building Homes for Heroes, and how his service dog, Judie, helped him reconnect with everyday life.

One part that stayed with me was Anthony talking about finally doing something for himself after always putting his family first. That’s how he ended up with his dream truck, and it made the opportunity to do something special for him even more meaningful.

I’ll leave the rest for Anthony to tell in his own words, including the moment he sees his truck again.

Watch Anthony’s story here

Anthony reached out to Todd over the weekend to share that he just received his MBA from Capella University. Congratulations, Anthony, we’re very proud of you!

To the veterans in this community, thank you for all you’ve given in service to our country. We recognize that the impact of that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. To the families of veterans, thank you for the sacrifices you’ve made, the uncertainty you’ve carried, and the support you continue to give.

24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/