For the first time in nearly 30 years, a U.S. Marine will be wrestling at the Olympics. “It’s amazing … I never in a million years thought I’d wake up one day and say I’m an Olympian,” Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz said after three consecutive wins at Olympic Team Trials in Fort Worth, Texas over the weekend. Continue reading A U.S. Marine will wrestle in the Olympics for the first time in decades
Join SEALKIDS on April 29 at 5:00 PM MT (7 PM ET, 4 PM PT) for another unique webinar experience with a new format. SEALKIDS Board Member Andy Wirth will interview Act of Valor star Rorke Denver, live in Colorado, and will incorporate questions from our live audience. Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Act of Valor
By Richard Goldstein, New York Times
When Charles Coolidge was growing up outside Chattanooga, his grammar school class received a visit from Sgt. Alvin York, the Tennessean famed for World War I exploits that brought him the Medal of Honor. Continue reading Charles Coolidge, Oldest Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 99
The program is available for low-income Austin residents who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to pay their rent. Continue reading The City of Austin’s RENT Assistance program
By Dan Brouillette, Secretary of Energy
When their service ends, our veterans should be able to count on a healthy economy with ample job opportunities in the wide variety of fields for which they are suited. Continue reading Veterans Boost America’s Energy Workforce
While she didn’t set out to be, Army Sergeant Rode became an angel to a cat while serving in the Middle East. She’s on a mission to help Paws of War with the costs of rescuing her cat, which she named Bubba, back to the states with her since she has received new orders. Continue reading Soldier Becomes Angel to Injured and Abused Cat, Wants Him to be Her Companion Animal
MedTechVets, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that assists and prepares transitioning service members and military veterans for meaningful employment in medical device and life science companies, recently announced enrollment for its spring 2021 MedTechVets Academy program for transitioning active-duty service members and veterans. Continue reading MedTechVets Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2021 MedTechVets Academy: Opportunity for Veterans to Gain and Practice Professional Skills
VetsinTech, the leading national non-profit dedicated to advancing career opportunities for veterans in the tech industry, announced its “VetsinTech Invasion 2021” national conference. Continue reading Announcing the 2021 VetsinTech Invasion National Conference – All-Star Lineup With More Than 30 Top Tech Companies
Organizers of the GI Film Festival San Diego are thrilled to announce its diverse film lineup for their annual festival happening May 18-23, 2021. Continue reading GI Film Festival San Diego Announces Virtual 2021 Season
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal has been confirmed for the role of Air Force Sgt. John Chapman in the upcoming film “Combat Control,” Deadline first reported.
Continue reading Jake Gyllenhaal cast in ‘Combat Control’ as Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman
