Cory McElhatton

Welcome back to Heroes Have Wings, where we bring you the raw and real stories of resilience, grit, and redemption. Today’s guest is Cory McElhatton, a man whose life is defined by courage and the relentless pursuit of truth. Growing up in the small town of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, Cory is the youngest of four and a proud product of family roots and Midwest values. He served with unwavering loyalty in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2017, facing the trials of combat, the weight of survivors’ guilt, and a hero complex that followed him home.

But Cory’s journey didn’t end with his military retirement. In a bold move, he left his job over a year ago to confront his mental health head-on and embrace a path of healing and self-discovery. Today, he’s dedicated to helping other veterans as a volunteer for NEXT18, a veteran-run nonprofit where he’s building a trailer project, reconnecting with family, and finding new purpose on his own terms. With a heart on his sleeve, a rifle in his hand, and loyalty as his guide, Cory stands here as proof that every scar has a story and every story has power.

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