Ambassador Athletes are Veterans or active-duty military who compete in pro or amateur sports to help support their mental health. Currently, there are about 25 Ambassador Athletes, most of whom have been diagnosed with some form of PTSD. They may also be experiencing depression, anxiety, and drug and alcohol addiction.
March is Women’s History Month, and wear blue: run to remember is holding its third annual Piestewa Challenge to remember fallen female warriors and celebrate women in military service.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Richard Cody, who served for over 30 years and was one of the first soldiers to deploy to Iraq during the Gulf War.
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is on Sat. Dec. 16, and will take place at more than 4,200 participating locations across the country. This total, which includes Arlington National Cemetery, is more than 500 above last year’s total.
Wreaths Across America Radio, a 24-7 internet radio station that airs podcasts and radio shows aimed at educating and entertaining Veterans, has made a major expansion to its programming lineup. With a commitment to providing diverse and engaging content, the web-based platform now offers more than 50 shows, including seven new Veteran-theme programs.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Tristan Southworth, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan.
VA’s Center for Women Veterans honors Dr. Alicia Y. Christy, woman Veteran, VA employee, professor, advocate, and Artist. Dr. Christy retired this month after 22 years of Army service and 20 years of civilian federal service.
The federal government has designated the last Monday of May as Memorial Day. On this day and the days leading up to it, citizens from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who gave the last full measure of devotion.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ashley L. Henderson-Huff, who served the United States during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Bernard F. Fisher, who served as an aviator during the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Brian Keith Van Dusen, an air ambulance pilot who was killed in action in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His sacrifice is honored by the Carry the Load event.