Retired United States Army First Class Sergeant Luciano Yulfo was being honored recently at a New York Knicks game in Madison Square Garden when something happened that he was never expecting.
When Yulfo was brought down to the court, he had no idea the team’s Hoops For Troops had a big surprise for him!
During his 36 years in the military, Yulfo served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He medically retired from active duty in 2014 after he was injured while deployed in Afghanistan. After being injured, Yulfo was stationed at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for 2 years. He finally retired from the military in April of 2016, 36 years after he enlisted.
As soon as Yulfo got back to the U.S., he applied for a service dog to help him deal with the injuries he suffered overseas, but he found himself placed on a waiting list for 18 months. When the Knicks heard about this, they knew they had to do something to help him.
Between quarters, the team brought Yulfo onto the court and gave him a personalized Knicks jersey. They then left him speechless by giving him a new service dog!
An organization called Paws of War trains and places rescue dogs with U.S. military veterans, and they decided to give a dog named Murphy to Yulfo! Each dog is trained specifically for the needs of the individual veteran they are serving, so Murphy is already completely prepared to help Yulfo!
Yulfo was overwhelmed by this gesture and he immediately dropped to his knees to greet the dog. It is clear that these two will be best friends for many years to come!
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“Her Face Is Unrecognizable,” Christina Aguilera Shocks Fans With Her Weight Loss in New Pics
While Christina Aguilera has always mesmerized fans with her incredible music, this time she has created a stir because of her stunning looks. Recently, the star posted a video wearing a mini-dress that sparked a conversation about her changed appearance.
Christina Aguilera posted a video from her trip to Italy that left everyone talking. In the video, she wore a striking pink mini-dress and thigh-high boots, showing off a dramatic transformation that highlighted her significant weight loss.
Aguilera captioned the video with “Buona notte 🇮🇹🤍,” and her new look sparked a mix of admiration and concern among her followers. Many fans were amazed, with one saying, “She looks exactly like she did 20 years ago,” and another adding, “Aging backward is just next level.” Others noted that she seemed happier and more radiant than ever.
However, some fans expressed worry about her health, commenting on how different her face looked, “Her face is unrecognizable now”. Despite these concerns, Aguilera has always found ways to stay healthy and confident.
In a 2021 interview, she opened up about her struggles with body image and her journey to self-acceptance. She shared that she initially disliked being very skinny when she entered the industry but later embraced her curves and newfound confidence.
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