August 7 is celebrated as Purple Heart Day, a day we salute all the brave men and women who have been wounded or killed in battle. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed in service. It is the oldest...
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...
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...
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...
Happy Flag Day ! Did you know there is certain flag etiquette for the care and handling of the American Flag? This year when you raise your flag in honor of Flag Day, remember to cover these basic practices: The flag is normally flown from sunrise to sunset. In the...
Steven Cohen, head of Point72 Asset Management, has pledged $275 million to build clinics offering free mental health care to veterans and their families. Thanks to the generous pledge, 20 to 25 clinics will be built across the country in the next three to five years....
