Few things are more purely delightful in the cold, winter weeks of the holidays than snuggling up with a fluffy, fuzzy loved one. We’re, of course, referring to pets here but if “fluffy” and “fuzzy” accurately describe a human loved one then by all means, snuggle up. But as far as pets are concerned, we […]
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Home Security for the Holidays
Ah, the holiday season. The time of year when many people travel to spend time with their families and loved ones. Or travel to avoid spending time with families and loved ones. Whatever the purpose, members of the military community are more likely than most to travel for the holiday season. After all, you’re usually […]
Military Holiday Etiquette
Navigating the many traditions, events, and ceremonies that come with this time year can add stress to an already busy time. These simple military holiday etiquette tips will help make the holiday season a breeze. 1. Open Communication So much happens in December: holiday parties, military balls, trips to see family and visitors, etc. Mixups […]
2019 Military Shopping Tips
Rejoice, one and all! That magical time of year full of hope, joy, and goodwill towards all is fast approaching. Yes, that’s right: It’s almost Black Friday/Cyber Monday season. The two days (wisely separated by a weekend so you can rest up and properly recover between them) of bargains, big savings, and bountiful markdowns all […]
Veterans Day 2019
2019 VETERANS DAY SALUTING THOSE WHO SERVED History of Veterans Day The First Parade On September 10th, 1919 an army marched down Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. Roughly 25,000 uniformed men led by a legendary general tramped along one of the city’s main thoroughfares as scores of people looked on and cheered. The marchers were all men of […]
Veterans Day 2019 Discounts
There’s always a lot to be excited about when Veterans Day rolls around. Flags flying, bands marching, confetti galore, and parades upon parades honoring the millions of men and women who served in our nation’s armed forces. And among the many upsides of this proud, exciting holiday is the always-welcome array of discounts, deals, and […]
Veterans Day Groundbreaking for Mental Health Facility
A 120K square foot building will be the largest facility to provide specialized mental and physical healthcare exclusively for veterans, active duty military, and military families with the goal of reducing the tragically high suicide rate in the military community. According to the National Institute of Health, an average of 22 American veterans commit suicide […]
Veterans Day Inspirations
America has no shortage of inspiring stories, works of art, speeches, etcetera that feature, recognize, or were created by our nation’s veterans. In honor of this year’s Veterans Day celebrations and observances, we are proud to share with you some inspiring examples of such things. Below are two examples of the very bravest sort of […]
Let’s All March Together: New York City Veterans Day Parade 2019
By Douglas McGowan, United War Veterans Council Chairman Let’s All March Together as Grateful Supportive Americans In the 100th Annual New York City Veterans Day Parade About This Year’s Parade Tens of thousands of veterans, active duty military personnel, college and high school bands, and people from all walks of life will march up Fifth […]
Hosting Guests in On-Base Housing
With the holiday season fast approaching, it will soon be time to welcome family and friends over for happy celebrations, good food, great times. But how does hosting guests work when you live on base? Living behind the gates of a military installation has its pros and cons. And not everybody will agree on what […]