his name is chris van etten, a former marine and a model. >> we will reveal it to you.re with some great hair style tricks that will take you straight from the pool or the beach to the party. you know that cool beachy hair people love to get. he is going to work his magic and show you how you can get that too. >> on three different ladies. >> don't forget our favorite things. >> first, flag cupcakes. >> need a good excuse to dig into something sweet. these are from the little cupcake bake shop right here in new york city. >> little cupcake bake shop.com. they also do a beautiful flag cake. >> which didn't arrive in good shape, like me on a lot of mornings. >> we have a question for you. you are going to some fourth of july parties. as a host, maybe you know or don't know these things. do you like it when the host assigns dishes for you to bring? in other words, they say -- >> i say, can i bring something? and they say, yes, you can, bring the veggies. >> usually you bring wine or something. >> what if she needs veggies. >> this came up in "the new york times" social cue

we are learning to play lacrosse with this incredible guy, marine corporal chris van etten.inish a marathon. >> chris is a double amputee during his tour in afghanistan, chris lost both of his leg toss an ied. >> christm has made a remarkabl recovery physically because of it. jockey has chosen chris an campaign called show him what's underneath. >> another guy in my squad had stepped on the first ied. i ran over there to help out. we got everything set up. just as we were about to lift, the guy in my squad that's when i stepped on the second one. that's what i signed up to do. i'm glad that i was able to fight for my country and do something that i've been wanting to do since i was a kid. not all of us are lucky with the gift of a full life. as long as i have mine, i'm going to make sure i celebrate it the best i can. you have to keep pushing. you have to keep going against all odds. things are going to get in your way but whatever you do, never stop showing up. >> oh, my god. >> that is beautiful. >> it makes me cry. you are one of three that have been featured in the comme