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  • Podcast-hosting web platform specializes in `Giving Veterans a Voice’

    Podcast-hosting web platform specializes in `Giving Veterans a Voice’

    The Military Broadcast Radio (MBR) is a podcast-hosting web platform that specializes in “giving Veterans a voice” by allowing them to host talk and music shows.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Alejandro Villanueva

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Alejandro Villanueva

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Alejandro Villanueva, who served as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan before becoming a successful NFL player.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James Robert “Bob” Kalsu

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James Robert “Bob” Kalsu

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Robert “Bob” Kalsu, who was a first lieutenant and served during the Vietnam War.

  • Experience live events through Vet Tix with friends and family

    Experience live events through Vet Tix with friends and family

    Vet Tix is a national nonprofit organization that provides free event tickets to give something to those who gave.  It’s a way they can give back to our Veterans and service members, as a means to thank them for their service and sacrifices.

  • Blood donation could earn Super Bowl tickets

    Blood donation could earn Super Bowl tickets

    The American Red Cross and NFL are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. 

  • World War II hero led a memorable pro football life

    World War II hero led a memorable pro football life

    Vern Buol, a WW II Veteran who served in the Army Air Corps, later became a pro scout for the Chicago Bears, one of the most storied teams in the NFL.

  • From NFL star to Army Ranger: Pat Tillman

    From NFL star to Army Ranger: Pat Tillman

    Pat Tillman left his lucrative professional football career to serve in the Army following the events of 9/11.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Willie Miller

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Willie Miller

    Willie Miller enlisted in the Army as a specialist in 1965. After training with Special Forces, Willie was shipped to Vietnam, where he served two tours.

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Alexander Gus Spanos

    #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Alexander Gus Spanos

    Former owner of the Los Angeles Chargers, Alex Spanos served his country during World War II as a B-29 tail gunner in the Army Air Forces.

  • #BorneTheBattle 53: Alejandro Villanueva – Army Veteran, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle

    #BorneTheBattle 53: Alejandro Villanueva – Army Veteran, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle

    Alejandro Villanueva of the Pittsburgh Steelers spoke to us about his experience in the military, transitioning to the NFL, and being a Veteran in the high-exposure NFL.

  • Super ties: NFL personnel connected to our Armed Forces

    Super ties: NFL personnel connected to our Armed Forces

    I fully enjoyed the awesome spectacle that is Super Bowl [...]

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