Story by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera September 13, 2026 at 07:15PM The story follows U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marshall Nerios, a firefighter who battled testicular cancer, recurring infections and chronic pain while refusing to give up on his deployment. After returning home, he struggled with the emotional weight of what he had endured and turned to alcohol before seeking help through ADAPT and therapy. Through sobriety, family, and learning to prioritize his own well-being, Nerios discovered that true strength can mean setting aside pride, asking for help, and continuing forward one day at a time.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/574587/still-standing"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9933240/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Still Standing" /></a>
