MACON, Ga. — Anthony Miller is painting the portrait of an Air Force airman. He says painting brings him back to memories of a 22-year military career that began in 1970.

"You can express yourself. I see this jet flying there, and I think of waking up in the morning to the sound of aircraft taking off," Miller said.

The former jet engine mechanic now channels his decades of service into new missions: painting and carpentry. He says right now he is renovating a transitional home for a homeless veteran.

Home Depot gave more than $6,000 in gift cards to Macon's Veterans Art Society.

After leaving the Air Force, Miller struggled with health problems and became partially disabled. He found refuge at the Veterans Art Society, where founder Marvin James welcomed him into a community of fell

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