LUBBOCK, Texas — Corporal Michael Anderson, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, received a new Wolfforth home for his family from West Texas Hero Homes on Tuesday.
Corporal Anderson enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2010 after being inspired to serve following the attacks on September 11, 2001. During his time in service, Anderson spent nearly a year and a half on land and sea in Afghanistan, Kuwait and near Dubai. He sustained injuries while in service and was honorably discharged. Once his service concluded, he was honored with several awards including National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
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West Texas Hero Homes is a local non-profit dedicated to gifting homes to families of military and first responders in the Lubbock area. In addition to providing homes for these families, it ensures that they are also mortgage free, eliminating any potential financial burden. They partner with other local donors and the West Texas Home Builders Association to achieve this goal.
Corporal Anderson, alongside his wife, Jasmine and their son, Brodie, were presented with their new home at a ceremony Tuesday morning. The Anderson Family are the 12th family of a disabled veteran to receive a home through the West Texas Hero Homes program, with 13 families overall benefitting from it…