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Sexy Wounded War Veterans Show They’re Confident Enough To Be Hot Models
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Michael Stokes, a fine arts photographer in California, takes a bold new approach to veteran portrait photography by taking powerful and sexually charged photos of confident veterans posing proudly with their amputated body parts and prosthetics.

The project began with Alex Minsky, a U.S. Marine whose leg was amputated after suffering a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2009. After Minsky set the tone for a confident and proud photoshoot as opposed to a somber one, other veterans began to sign up, leading to a book by Stokes called “Always Loyal.”

“Some people will say to me ‘Oh, this is really helpful to their self-esteem,’ or, ‘You’re making them feel like men again,'” Stokes told MTV. “These guys have come to me very healed and ready to take the world on. I’m not giving them back their confidence. They already have it.”

More info: michaelstokes.netFacebook | Kickstarter (h/t: aplus, mtv)

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    Dovas

    Dovas

    Author, Community member

    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    teretore
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an amputee, this post shows me that there's no problem with that :) !!! You can be still hot as hell !!

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course you can, feel confident and don't forget that you are still you and that's all that matters. Go on, show yourself to the world, live with a free spirit!

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    FredrikStipps
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only thing i find really morbid and repulsive is that they pose with guns o.O

    JenniferCaroline
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? They are trained with guns And various other weapons. Did you stop and think that the meaning behind it was that even though they are physically wounded they are still dedicated to the job they have been trained to do? Showing that they aren't scared of weapons helps assure people about PTSD.

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    HeinaKarina
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soo any of them still single ;) haha

    DaydeeBalandra
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see what's so disrespectful about admiring attractive, normal human persons and wanting to know whether they're single or not.

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    TammyShipione
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely beautiful, they are all sexy warriors in my book....total respect

    FredDennison
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful photographs of most incredibly beautiful (far beyond physical) people. Kudos to Michael Stokes for providing positive provocative images of courageous people. And double kudos those people for sharing. One only needs to look into their eyes to see it. They're inspirational.

    StephanieCorbitt
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh...my...I didn't even realize my jaw dropped till my gum fell in my lap! :) The men are HOT!! The ladies are beautiful. :) Wow...

    CherylArcher
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They've given up so much to serve and protect and they are still giving - giving us the chance to admire them and their beautiful bodies!! R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

    BessieBadilla
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful and courageous men and women. Thank you very much for keeping us safe. You are my heroes and heroines! God bless you all! Thank you Mr. Stokes for showing their true strength and beauty!

    HebaBabel
    Community Member
    10 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    is there a war in your contry??? or making wars in other countries makes you feel safe??

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    FaithFlowers-owens
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Michael Stokes is a genius. These photos are so beautiful they brought tears to my eye's. I am so proud of these soldiers and their loyalty to our country. Yes in these photos you see the violence of war and these photos have made it real to anyone that see's them, but they also represent love, courage, strength, loyalty and pride. So I say at ease to all the haters and see the true meaning and beauty of these men and women. American Soldiers, my hero's.

    PatriciaHannon
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful project. Kudos to the people who were part of this amazing project. Everyone deserves to feel confident in themselves.

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    teretore
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an amputee, this post shows me that there's no problem with that :) !!! You can be still hot as hell !!

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course you can, feel confident and don't forget that you are still you and that's all that matters. Go on, show yourself to the world, live with a free spirit!

    Load More Replies...
    FredrikStipps
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only thing i find really morbid and repulsive is that they pose with guns o.O

    JenniferCaroline
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? They are trained with guns And various other weapons. Did you stop and think that the meaning behind it was that even though they are physically wounded they are still dedicated to the job they have been trained to do? Showing that they aren't scared of weapons helps assure people about PTSD.

    Load More Replies...
    HeinaKarina
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soo any of them still single ;) haha

    DaydeeBalandra
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see what's so disrespectful about admiring attractive, normal human persons and wanting to know whether they're single or not.

    Load More Replies...
    TammyShipione
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely beautiful, they are all sexy warriors in my book....total respect

    FredDennison
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful photographs of most incredibly beautiful (far beyond physical) people. Kudos to Michael Stokes for providing positive provocative images of courageous people. And double kudos those people for sharing. One only needs to look into their eyes to see it. They're inspirational.

    StephanieCorbitt
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh...my...I didn't even realize my jaw dropped till my gum fell in my lap! :) The men are HOT!! The ladies are beautiful. :) Wow...

    CherylArcher
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They've given up so much to serve and protect and they are still giving - giving us the chance to admire them and their beautiful bodies!! R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

    BessieBadilla
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful and courageous men and women. Thank you very much for keeping us safe. You are my heroes and heroines! God bless you all! Thank you Mr. Stokes for showing their true strength and beauty!

    HebaBabel
    Community Member
    10 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    is there a war in your contry??? or making wars in other countries makes you feel safe??

    Load More Replies...
    FaithFlowers-owens
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Michael Stokes is a genius. These photos are so beautiful they brought tears to my eye's. I am so proud of these soldiers and their loyalty to our country. Yes in these photos you see the violence of war and these photos have made it real to anyone that see's them, but they also represent love, courage, strength, loyalty and pride. So I say at ease to all the haters and see the true meaning and beauty of these men and women. American Soldiers, my hero's.

    PatriciaHannon
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful project. Kudos to the people who were part of this amazing project. Everyone deserves to feel confident in themselves.

    Load More Comments
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