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Navy Veteran Receives Financial Support from the Gary Sinise Foundation in face of Foreclosure and Cancer Battles

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 →

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2 WWII veterans who are lifelong friends celebrate 96th and 97th birthdays together

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 →

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How the Gary Sinise Foundation Helped a National Guardsman and Special Education Teacher

By Brandon Black of The Gary Sinise Foundation

At the start of the year, one semester separated Renne Villareal from earning a degree in Special Education. One semester stood between her and starting a career teaching kids and adolescents diagnosed with physical and mental learning needs. Continue reading How the Gary Sinise Foundation Helped a National Guardsman and Special Education Teacher →

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Blue Water Navy Act Helps Veterans Achieve the American Dream

By Bryan Bergjans, Navy reservist officer

The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 was passed in January, and with it came a lot of changes for military and veterans that they may not know about. As a Navy veteran, I am extremely thankful that this Act carries with it long-awaited benefits to those Navy Vietnam veterans. Continue reading Blue Water Navy Act Helps Veterans Achieve the American Dream →

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Strange Days, Indeed

By Scoba Rhodes

Like you, I have been cooped up in my apartment for almost two weeks. For me, the lifestyle hasn’t changed all that much, except when I head outside, the experience is very different. Continue reading Strange Days, Indeed →

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How the Girl Scouts are Spreading Joy to a Navy Ship

People Magazine‘s Senior Graphics Operator, Nikki Smalls, and Live Graphics Operator, Lucas Walsh, began a conversation one day about Walsh’s sister, Caitlin Walsh. Caitlin is currently serving in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Truman. Continue reading How the Girl Scouts are Spreading Joy to a Navy Ship →

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Dan Hurd standing behind his bike which has several personal belongings tied to it.

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One Pedal at a Time

Dan Hurd’s infectious smile and true contentment rests gently with him wherever he goes. But this hasn’t always been the case. There have been many days where the voices of fear, shame, depression, and anxiety have made it hard to smile and trust others. Continue reading One Pedal at a Time →

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Hope For The Warriors 30×30 Virtual Fitness Challenge Offers Opportunity To Make The Most Out Of Time At Home

In this time of COVID-19, even though many of us are behind closed doors, one thing is clearer than ever: We are in this together. Out of that All-American philosophy, Hope For The Warriors has created the 30×30 Virtual Fitness Challenge as a reminder of what matters most – your health, your loved ones and a country full of neighbors who look out for each other. Continue reading Hope For The Warriors 30×30 Virtual Fitness Challenge Offers Opportunity To Make The Most Out Of Time At Home →

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VetTix to hold nationwide virtual talent show, ‘America’s Hidden Talent’

Vet Tix & 1st Tix, a non-profit organization is working to capture the spirit of America. The veteran organization is holding a nationwide virtual talent show, ‘America’s Hidden Talent’ in partnership with Law Enforcement Today. Continue reading VetTix to hold nationwide virtual talent show, ‘America’s Hidden Talent’ →

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Testing My Mettle to Earn My Medal: A Ragnar Trail Experience

By Heath Hansen

November 1st, 2017, I get a call from my buddy – my buddy rarely calls me; when we communicate, it’s through text messages. “What’s up, bro?” I asked. “Hey, my Ragnar teammate just got called for duty, he can’t make the race. We need Continue reading Testing My Mettle to Earn My Medal: A Ragnar Trail Experience →

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