100 Years Ago This Past Week
At night when things were quiet in the "jaw ward," the wounded doughboys would take out their small trench mirrors and survey the damage to their faces. Noses had been shot off in the...
Taking The Time To Remember
This is America, everything gets its day. A little over a week ago was National Vietnam Veterans Day. For most, that means nothing, but for some it means everything. Vietnam was a real American nightmare and the conversation cannot end with one day of observance each year.
Pvt. Harry K. Tye was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Marine Col. John Glenn, legendary astronaut and former U.S. Senator, is laid to rest...
SayTheirNames because #WeRemember and we will never forget the sacrifices made.
Growing Up Military:
Learn how this entrepreneur's military family upbringing has made her a better leader. As entrepreneurs, we can learn great lessons from athletes and veterans.
And with each order, you will be entered into a drawing where 5 names will be chosen to designate 100 wreaths to honor 100 veterans at the participating location of their choice.
WAA Wednesday Webinars:
Want to catch the replay of last week's Wednesday Webinar where we talked to Amber Caron of the WAA PR Team about how get media attention for your events this year.
Important Dates This Week:
April 14th Marks The 69th Birthday of the Air Force Reserves, founded in 1948 by President Truman.
A beautiful photo submitted to the contest. Thank you Jessica for sharing your story! "This photo is my daughter and my husband. My husband has served for almost 14 years...
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129 Likes, 2 Comments - Wreaths Across America (@wreathsacross) on Instagram: "#MonthoftheMilitaryChild #militaryfamily #wreathsacrossamerica
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A touching moment captured at Sunset Memorial in Chester, VA. Thank you Doc Watson for sharing!!
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He has been deployed 3 times and missed many special moments with his family, including the birth of one.
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Want To Share Your Feedback?
Join us on December 16th (the 3rd Saturday in December), 2017 for National Wreaths Across America Day. Use this map to find a location and sign up to volunteer. Can't find a location near you? You can start one - we are adding new locations for 2017!
"Remember this.... In truth a person dies twice, once when he stops breathing, and a second time when somebody mentions his or her name for the last time. Join us in December when over one million volunteers nationwide, will say the names of a million fallen out loud, to make sure they will never be forgotten."
This Weeks Sponsor:
Watch WAA Volunteer Bre Kingsbury and NewDay USA spokesman, retired Admiral Thomas Lynch as they appear on Fox & Friends last December to help rally support for wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery.
