When we imagine veterans we usually conjure an image of a man coming back from Afghanistan. Rarely do we think of a woman. But the stark reality is that women make up more than 16% of the total Army, the largest portion in history. That’s over 13,000 women...
We’re excited to read Angela Rickett’s new memoir, No Man’s War, which casts an irreverent eye on the struggles of army wives. In No Man’s War, writer and army wife Angela Ricketts writes about the responsibilities of being an officer’s...
As Valentine’s Day approaches, there is no better time to think of ways you can show your love for veterans this year. Valentines for Vets is an initiative started by Opportunity Generation to distribute notes of thanks and support to veterans on...
The U.S. Olympic Committee has announced that the 2014 Warrior Games will take place Sept. 28 – Oct. 4 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The competition was created in 2010 to create more competitive...
I donated my car because I am a 34 year veteran of the military and have deployed numerous times during my career. I love Soldiers and all that their service means. The back story: I picked up the BMW in Munich Germany. We enjoyed driving the car on the autobahn in...
Did you know that Veteran-owned businesses comprise over 9 percent of all U.S. businesses? According to a 2012 study from the Small Business Administration, 2.4 million Veteran-owned businesses generated more than $1 trillion in receipts in 2012. The SBA also found...
