When he was in the eighth grade, Chance Cleary met a soldier, Richard Swaim, the son of one of the school’s teachers who had stopped by to talk to students before leaving on a deployment to Iraq. It was then that the East Wilkes Middle School student knew that heContinue Reading
This is a true story of how a Little Rock history teacher taught her class a lesson they will never forget has been shared many times via email and social media. On the first day of school in September of 2005, Martha Cothran, a history teacher at Robinson High SchoolContinue Reading
“One Mama: One Hero One mission–sending support to our military at home and overseas” is the tagline for Military Mama Network, an open Facebook group dedicated to “supporting our military with cards, letters and packages filled with love.” The group of over 2,500 welcomes dozens of new “military mamas” toContinue Reading
Heartwarming video! Watch as the overjoyed reaction of these pups as they are reunited with returning military service members.Continue Reading
Guest Blog Post by Heather Goettke I have to be honest; I was not thrilled about naming our son Russell. I could not picture an infant – a sweet, cuddly, chunky-monkey – with such a grown up name. And frankly, the thought of anyone calling my son “Rusty” repulsed me.Continue Reading
The Gary Sinise Foundation and actor/humanitarian Gary Sinise , also known as “Lt. Dan,” the character he made famous in the landmark film Forrest Gump, strive to ensure that the sacrifices made by the brave are not forgotten. His foundation honors United States servicemen and women, veterans and their families through programs that inspire, entertain, educateContinue Reading
When The Soldiers, a musical trio of real-life soldiers from the British Army who made history with their hit Top 5 and Top 10 albums, got together a few years back with a couple of U.S. Soldiers to sing “Coming Home,” the result was a music video with a messageContinue Reading
The Wounded Warrior Project, according to the organization’s website, was the initiative of several veterans and their friends, who, touched by stories of the first wounded service members to come home from Iraq and Afghanistan, wanted to do something to help. About the Wounded Warrior Project From its early days providingContinue Reading
A record number turned out for the annual Carry The Load 2014 National Relay, a 2,000-mile relay with 348 legs from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX. Participants compete each year in teams, according to the organization’s website, in an epic show of support for the American heroes who work to keep usContinue Reading
The Snowball Express serves the children and surviving spouses of America’s fallen heroes. Scroll down to see touching and inspirational video footage shared from The Ellen Degeneres Show and CBS. This post summarizes some of the information found on The Snowball Express website. Please click on the buttons at the bottom ofContinue Reading
