What are the Warrior Games? The Department of Defense Warrior Games is an annual event, first held in 2010, that celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military service members. The 2024 Warrior Games were...
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a tragedy and suicide amongst veterans has been on the rise. The latest statistics provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 22 vets commit suicide every day. By one estimate, for every active...
The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who died in the terror attacks of September 11. It is located at the World Trade Center site, where the Twin Towers once stood. The memorial was designed by American architect, Michael Arad,...
This is the time of year when students head back to school. For many veterans, paying for additional education for themselves and their families can be challenging. Fortunately there are many veterans organizations and charities that provide scholarships and grants to...
V-J Day in Times Square is a photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt that pictures an American sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square on Victory over Japan Day, August 14, 1945. The photo is also known under the names V-Day and The Kiss. While photos of kissing service...
National Spirit of 45′ Day honors the men and women of the World War II generation. More than 75 years ago, on August 14, 1945, President Harry Truman announced the end of World War II. Life magazine described this day as “a hinge of history…the...
