JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Gets A First Of Its Kind Bionic Arm

JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Gets A First Of Its Kind Bionic Arm

JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Gets A First Of Its Kind Bionic Arm

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Today, I salute Army Veteran Danielle Green. Danielle Green, 45, lost her arm when she was injured by a rocket-propelled grenade while deployed in Baghdad with the US Army in 2004. She received a Purple Heart, presented to those wounded or killed in service, and now has also become the first to be fitted with a new rugged bionic arm inspired by the Call Of Duty video game and designed by a British company. Danielle says that her new prosthetic arm – produced by Open Bionics – “makes me feel whole”. Open Bionics describes the Hero RGD prosthetic as “built for the toughest jobs,” featuring titanium parts and Nylon PA12 plastic, which can carry up to 77lbs (34.9kg) and withstand impacts. It was all funded by Call Of Duty maker Activision Blizzard’s Call Of Duty Endowment, a non-profit that helps veterans transition into civilian careers. Congratulations, Danielle, on this special gift, and THANK YOU for your service.

 

 

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