In a week’s time, the United States’ oldest living American to have served in the Second World War is going to turn the grand old age of 111. To help him celebrate, the National World War II Museum is asking people from all around the world to send him a birthday greeting. Continue reading Send A Birthday Greeting To The Oldest Living World War II Vet In The U.S. As He Turns 111
by April Phillips, StableStrides
Horses are not only “good for the inside of a man,” but uniquely suited for mental health therapy for veterans due to both instinct and behavior. Continue reading StableStrides: Why Horses are Used for Therapy for Veterans
In light of the public health crisis brought about by COVID-19, many Americans across the country have seen their lives suffer. Veterans and military families are no exception and have experienced both the health and economic impacts of the pandemic.
Continue reading Financial Resources Available During the Pandemic
By Jim Lorraine, President and CEO of America’s Warrior Partnership
The Warrior Community Integration Symposium has served as an annual gathering for the past seven years to empower communities to empower veterans, their families and caregivers. Continue reading Empowering Veterans at the Seventh Annual Warrior Community Integration Symposium
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed yet another event for long-distance running enthusiasts. Continue reading Marine Corps Marathon canceled for first time in 45-year history because of pandemic
Indian Motorcycle®, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced its continued support and sponsorship of the sixth annual Veterans Charity Ride (VCR) to Sturgis. Continue reading Indian Motorcycle Continues Support Of Veterans Charity Ride & Motorcycle Therapy Adventure To Sturgis For 2020
Miracles happen every day at CAMO Foundation, and the angels who perform them are the 4-legged variety. Dedicated to providing service dogs specifically trained for the unique needs of disabled veterans Continue reading Foundation Trains Shelter Canines as Service Dogs for Disabled Veterans
On the morning of December 7, 1941, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Adone “Cal” Calderone had just finished his breakfast aboard the USS West Virginia, when his ship was attacked by eight torpedoes and four bombs from a Japanese air raid. Continue reading Meet the Active Pearl Harbor Veteran that Just Turned 100
By Brandon Black of the Gary Sinise Foundation
The first time it happened caught Kimberly Petersen off guard when she was watching her daughter, Allyson’s softball game. Seconds had passed, yet Allyson still had a blank stare, if not, unconscious look on her freckled face. Episodes like this kept repeating on and off the softball field, with each instance lasting for between 20 to 30 seconds. Continue reading Navy Veteran Receives Financial Support from the Gary Sinise Foundation in face of Foreclosure and Cancer Battles
World War II veterans and lifelong friends celebrated their 96th and 97th birthdays together in Whittier, California on Sunday. U.S. Army Veteran Randel “Randy” Zepeda Fernandez is turning 96 this week. His best friend of nearly 90 years, U.S. Coast Guard veteran Salvador “Sal” B. Guzman, just turned 97. Continue reading 2 WWII veterans who are lifelong friends celebrate 96th and 97th birthdays together
