memorial day
The PBS National Memorial Day Concert is Back!
On the last Monday in the month of May we, as a nation, take a moment to honor and remember… Read More
Gold Star Spouse Finds Refuge
In January of 2020, Tarah McLaughlin’s husband, Staff Sgt. Ian P. McLaughlin, was killed when his vehicle struck an IED… Read More
The True Meaning of Memorial Day
The phrase, “freedom isn’t free” is a familiar saying, reminding Americans that defending freedom comes with a steep cost to… Read More
wear blue: run to remember Virtual Memorial Day Event
May 25, 2020 -- Hunt Heroes Foundation, the non-profit organization founded by Hunt Military Communities (HMC), is excited to announce its… Read More
What Memorial Day Means to Me
For families all across America, Memorial Day is about boating, BBQ, and beer. And while holidays are meant to be… Read More
Newborn Baby of Fallen Soldier Honors Her Father’s Memory
We remember seeing this video featuring the gender reveal by the 2nd Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82 Airborne… Read More
PBS Honors our Nation’s Heroes One Performance at a Time
The military community is well aware of the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s a day to honor our nation’s… Read More
The Lesson of Memorial Day Is the Power of Living
Military life is not for the faint of heart. The enormous challenge of this journey is tempered by incredible friendships… Read More
Budweiser’s Veteran-brewed Beer from George Washington’s Handwritten Recipe
We need a batch of good news. A little hops in our step. Something to sip on that takes us… Read More
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Memorial Day
Courtesy of TIME.com Memorial Day is not all sunshine and hot dogs — it's a day for remembrance. Here, TIME… Read More
25 Glorious Memorial Day Quotes
Article published at Quotery.com To many, Memorial Day, the federal U.S. holiday that takes place every year on the last… Read More
Mom of Fallen Soldier Offers Hope
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Into the Fire – Marines Save Memorials of the Fallen
By now you may've seen the pictures going viral. Dozens of Marines hoisting wooden crosses on their shoulders and carrying… Read More
Motorcycles and Flowers – Reflections from Arlington
I walk out of the store with two bouquets of flowers and, as I walk to the idling car where… Read More
Some Gave All
When my husband was last deployed, he had the rare opportunity to take a trip to Iwo Jima, the scene… Read More
Beyond The Bumper Sticker: 10 Ways Americans Can Support the Military Family
Yesterday, many Americans paused to honor those who have served and continue serving in our nation's military. Flags were flown… Read More