We often think of our soldiers overseas, but sometimes we forget that it’s not just a hardship on them being so far from home, and in dangerous situations, but it’s also a hardship on the spouses, children and other loved ones back home that have to wait for their return, with fear in their hearts
Helping Soldiers Heal
Three Dogs save the Lives of the Soldiers Who Adopted Them. In this heartwarming article and video by Theanimalrescuesite.com, we see the touching story of how three puppies that were rescued in Afghanistan became the mascots and ultimate heroes of their unit when they flew into action to save their people from a suicide bomber.
Soldier’s Best Friend
Soldier’s Dog Interrupts Interview When He Notices His Master is in Distress In this video on themetapicture.com, we see an incredibly touching moment when Erick Scott, who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder from his time in the war, gets the loving attention he needs from his special service dog, Gumbo. When nothing else worked,
Soldier Homecoming Moments
When soldiers get deployed, they are not only going off to risk their lives, they are also putting their lives and their loved ones on hold while they go and protect our country. These brave men and women are so missed they their family and friends, that when they finally come home, the reunions are
Veterans Receive Thanks this Thanksgiving Day
Buffalo VA Gives Vets Early Thanksgiving Day Feat The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Buffalo, New York gave dozens of military veterans an early Thanksgiving Day feast. According to news reports, the food used in the feast was purchasing using money donated by other community organizations and veterans agencies. Volunteers offered their support by preparing,
6 Facts About Arlington National Cemetery
Located in Arlington Country, Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery is a large cemetery reserved for American soldiers who died in war as well as military veterans. It’s owned and managed by the U.S. Department of the Army, which is responsible for maintaining the grounds. Even if you’ve seen or heard of Arlington National Cemetery, though, there
What Is a Veterans ID Card? And How Do I Obtain One?
While the exact number fluctuates on a daily basis, the U.S. Census estimates there to be over 18.2 million military veterans in the United States. To put that number into perspective, about seven in 100 Americans have served in the military. Whether you served in the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Navy,
US Army to Retire the Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP)
After being introduced in 2004 as the standard uniform for soldiers, the U.S. Army has decided to retire its Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). On Oct. 1, 2019, the Army announced that it would be switching to the traditional Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) featuring non-pixelated patterns of green and brown. To many soldiers, news of the
Can a Homeowner’s Association Prohibit Me From Displaying the American Flag?
Has your homeowner’s associations (HOA) told you to remove the American flag in front of your home? It’s no secret that HOAs have become increasingly common in the United States. According to the Community Associations Institute, HOAs now govern nearly 25 million homes in the United States. Unfortunately, some of these HOAs are overzealous regarding
US Veterans Eligible for 1-Year Free LinkedIn Premium Subscription
If you’re a U.S. military veteran or active service member, you can now receive a free one-year premium subscription to LinkedIn. As explained on the social media network’s official news page, LinkedIn has collaborated with ID.me to provide this perk to both U.S. military veterans as well as active service members. So, how does LinkedIn
