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...
Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission. In furtherance of this common goal, we have the enormous privilege of showing our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor...
Here is a short poem for our veterans on this 4th of July. Wishing all well on this celebration of our independence and their courage. Their Courage By Roger Robicheau Their courage deems utmost respect Their mission clear, our way protect It’s sure to each what...
Post traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, is a pyschiatric disorder that occurs following the experiencing or witnessing of a traumatic and life-threatening event such as military combat, physical or sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, etc. People who...
In just twenty years the Fisher House Foundation has built 60 houses to support military families while they are getting medical care. Located near VA hospitals or on military bases, the Fisher Houses are ‘a home away from home’ to support our veterans as they or...
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for the men and woman who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it began sometime after the Civil War with formal and informal ceremonies at the graves of soldiers who had fallen in...
