On Cila’s first deployment to Iraq, an enemy attack cost the Army sergeant his left hand. After a yearlong recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Northwest Washington, Cila has moved on with the support of service dog Gillian, provided by the Canine Companions for Independence.

How did you lose your hand?

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