JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - eTradeWire -- It was a special day as the Wells Landing community in Jacksonville, Florida, came together to celebrate U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Antwian Cooper and his family receiving a life-changing gift – the keys to his new mortgage-free home.

"We are privileged to welcome U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Antwian Cooper and his family into their new home, a symbol of our gratitude for his courage and dedication to serving our country," said Justin Cook, President of PulteGroup's Northeast Florida Division. "We are thankful to Sgt. Cooper for his sacrifices and service to our country, and we appreciate our employees and trade partners for making the dream of homeownership possible. It is an honor to be part of this journey and to give back to a true American hero."

This is the fourth home built and donated by PulteGroup's Northeast Florida Division through the company's Built to Honor® Program. The Built to Honor program provides the gift of a new home to wounded veterans and their families across the country, honoring the sacrifice and service of our nation's veterans. The Centex home gifted from PulteGroup's Built to Honor program was built in partnership with Building Homes for Heroes®, a national non-profit organization strongly committed to rebuilding lives and supporting the brave men and women who were injured while serving our country's armed forces.

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Community members lined the streets of Wells Landing and cheered as a procession led Sgt. Cooper and his family to their new home. Several speakers shared comments honoring Sgt. Cooper's sacrifice and service to our country including PulteGroup's Justin Cook and Building Homes for Heroes' board member, John Madison. For Sgt. Cooper, the home in Wells Landing provides a fresh start and a stable foundation for him and his family.

Sgt. Cooper served 11 years before his medical retirement in 2016, completing four deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan. During a mission in Jalalabad, his vehicle was struck by an IED, launching him 65 meters and leaving him unconscious. After recovery and rehabilitation, Sgt. Cooper returned to serve alongside his fellow soldiers. This dedication of service earned him the Purple Heart, along with numerous other awards and commendations.

For more information about PulteGroup's Built to Honor® program, visit builttohonor.org. For more information about PulteGroup's Northeast Florida Division, visit www.pulte.com/jacksonville.