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‘We’re Their Family’: Volunteers Assemble Care Packages for Troops, Veterans, and First Responders
A volunteer organization sends personalized letters and care packages to troops, veterans, and first responders to let them know how much they’re appreciated.
Florida Man Is Making Canes for Veterans Using Donated Christmas Trees
Oscar Morris and his nonprofit, Free Canes for Veterans, have given thousands of veterans a very special gift.
When This Military Mom Noticed Her Son’s Deployment Wasn’t Receiving Care Packages, She Baked Them Cookies and a Movement Was Born
When Santina Flynn noticed her son’s deployment wasn’t receiving care packages, she baked them cookies, and a movement was born.
9-Year-Old Writes Letters to Veterans and Everyday Heroes With a Return Envelope, Gets Amazing Responses
Tucker Rose is collecting souvenirs, encouragement, and memories from thousands of American pen pals.
Organic Farm Offers a Lifeline to America’s Struggling Veterans
The Veterans Healing Farm in North Carolina aims to help former service members find community and peace of mind.
Veteran Finds Post-Combat Calling in Capturing Fellow Vets’ Heroism Through Photos
One veteran’s journey to transform her pain into purpose—by picking up the camera.
New Hyperbaric Treatment Center in Texas Aims to Cut Veteran Suicide Rate
Veterans group plans to open 36 centers nationwide to treat veterans, first responders, and caregivers for free.
Why Are States Having to Use the National Guard for Routine State Functions?
‘The National Guard continues to be called up to combat problems that are largely caused by policy decisions made by the politicians doing the calling.’
I Loved the War More Than I Loved ... You.
‘Deploying was my only love until I met you.’
Comparative Analysis: Why It’s the Enemy of True Progress and Joy for Veterans
Measuring our progress against others limits our potential to what is known and achieved; competing with ourselves opens up a limitless avenue for growth.
