davis helped 1,600 young military widows find a network of support. last year, she launched an education program that empowers widows as they move forward. >> i'm going to go through and going to number the best. >> reporter: 2012 hero jake woods' disaster relief group made up of military veterans increased its network of volunteers tenfold. now 16,000 strong, their teams have already responded to 12 disasters this year. >> pick up the pace. >> reporter: with the help of 2012's mary, dozens more veterans are managing their ptsd and moving forward in life with their service dogs. >> there you go, walk with confidence, relax. >> reporter: her group is employing veterans and has expanded its efforts to southern california. >> there will be no man left behind as long as we are. >> reporter: 2009's roy foster and his non-profit have now announced more than 7,000 veterans, men and women