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 […]
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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 […]