Raising Heroes

The American Warrior Initiative is the non-profit arm of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. AWI’s mission is: Educating, Inspiring, and Giving Back to our Military Families and Veterans.

Unseen Strength

Service dogs aren’t just companions — they’re life-changers. Unseen Strength tells the story of Nicole, a blind guide dog trainer, and Bob, a Vietnam veteran. Their lives intersect through the power of service dogs — revealing resilience, healing, and a bond forged in trust. In this documentary you’ll see: • Nicole’s journey from living with blindness to training service dogs for others. • Bob’s story as a Vietnam veteran carrying invisible wounds. • The moment their paths cross through the American Warrior Initiative. • The incredible impact of service dogs on independence and healing.

War Bonds: A Veteran’s Path to Peace

Vietnam War veteran Bob Wendler endured the heartbreaking loss of his loyal service dog in the chaos of war. Haunted by the past and battling PTS, Bob struggles to find peace—until he discovers a new mission: helping fellow veterans by pairing them with service dogs. This powerful documentary follows Bob’s journey of resilience, healing, and redemption, leading to a touching moment when he receives his own service dog—named in honor of the bond he lost in Vietnam.

Love, War & Winnie: A Second Chance at Life and Love

What if the love of your life walked away… and then found their way back to you 50 years later? This is the true story of Larry and Monica, a couple who fell in love, were torn apart by war, and found their way back to each other half a century later. Larry was a soldier. Vietnam changed him. PTSD followed him home, silently eroding his marriage, his sense of self, and his hope for the future. After five years of marriage, Larry and Monica divorced—not because they stopped loving each other, but because the weight of war left them broken and lost. For decades, they lived separate lives. Until one day, an unexpected email changed everything. This documentary follows their unbelievable journey of forgiveness, healing, and rediscovered love—and the service dog named Winnie who helped Larry believe he was worthy of love again.

A Slice of Good Pie

“A Slice of Good Pie” is a documentary that tells the inspiring story of Bill, a veteran who has faced numerous challenges throughout his life. During his special forces training at Fort Leonardwood, Bill was gassed, and he developed a severe case of pneumonia that would later haunt him.

Veterans Day Surprise for a WWII Veteran

The American Warrior Initiative is the non-profit arm of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. AWI’s mission is: Educating, Inspiring, and Giving Back to our Military Families and Veterans.

Forest Fire Recovery

The American Warrior Initiative is the non-profit arm of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. AWI’s mission is: Educating, Inspiring, and Giving Back to our Military Families and Veterans.