A Soldier's Journey to Recovery

A young man is fighting to get better after a scary shooting near the White House. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is an Air Force staff sergeant and a member of the National Guard. He was hurt badly in a shooting that happened on November 26. His family says he is slowly getting better, but it's a long way to go. Andrew was one of two National Guard members shot that day. His friend, Sarah Beckstrom, did not make it. The family is asking for prayers and support as Andrew heals. They say he is starting to look more like himself, which is a good sign. The governor of West Virginia, where Andrew is from, went to a vigil for him. A pastor read a message from Andrew's parents. They said they know the road ahead is long, but they have faith and are grateful for all the support. The police have a suspect in custody. His name is Rahmanullah Lakanwal. He is from Afghanistan and was once part of a counterterrorism unit that worked with American troops. He is charged with murder and attempted murder. Andrew was in Washington D. C. as part of a deployment ordered by President Donald Trump. Trump wanted more National Guard troops in the city to deal with immigration and crime. After the shooting, Trump asked for even more troops. The government also used the shooting as a reason to cancel citizenship ceremonies for people from certain countries. It's important to think about why these things happen. Why was there a shooting? Why were these troops in the city? What can be done to prevent such things in the future? These are big questions that need answers.