Every May, scouts, friends, and community members convene at the veterans cemetery at Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids to place American flags upon the final resting place of more than 5,000 veterans. Veterans from every era of peace and conflict since the Mexican War of 1846-1848, through today, make these hallowed grounds their final resting place. We’re grateful for our friends at Mercantile Bank, who led the way in picking up and storing away those flags this year, ensuring they’re available for years to come to honor those no longer with us. It takes a village. Lest we forget. #WestMichigan #veterans #GrandRapids
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Purchasing this challenge coin is a direct way to support our mission to find homeless veterans. As our Founder said, "when you hear about 'the cracks in the system', they mean the distance between where that veteran is on the street and the system they have given up on, or has given up on them." Our team fills those cracks and our entire outreach mission, though we help everybody that we find, is geared towards finding our veterans. Your support helps us continue our efforts. Show that you took the challenge and helped our homeless veterans! https://lnkd.in/erghzYV #vets #veterans #marines #usmc #army #navy #airforce #coastguard #military #brotherhood #suicideprevention #codeofvets #veterans #supportourveterans #veteransupport #usveterans #veteranshelpingveterans #veteransuicideawareness #veteransusa #veteransadministration #veteransforveterans #nobodyshouldfreezetodeathinamerica
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Nice article about the Warrior PATHH Program from one of our partner organizations.
It’s Warrior PATHH Guide Ray Edgar’s goal to share this unique training program with fellow post-911 veterans and first responders. Two paratroopers who served with Ray recently completed the program here in Maine and share why they are grateful for Warrior PATHH and the power of Post-Traumatic Growth >>> https://lnkd.in/eXAfAyGf #TMFVetRetreat #WarriorPATHH #StruggleWell #PTG
Soldiers Who Served Together Attend Warrior PATHH at Travis Mills Foundation - Travis Mills Foundation
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Last weekend, I had the great opportunity to drive a Retired Navy Vietnam Veteran in the Grapevine Veteran’s Parade. (He’s there in the passenger seat!) We had a great talk while he waved at the crowd. I want to thank him and all the other US veterans who have fought for our freedoms. God Bless America! #VeteransDay #HappyVeteransDay #DallasWealthAdvisors #TaxPlanning #EstatePlanning #RetirementPlanning #RetirementPlan #FinancialAdvisor #WealthManagement #InvestmentPlanning
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Today, we celebrate the courage and loyalty of our K9 Veterans! Did you know that March 13 commemorates the birth of the United States K9 Corps in 1942, formed for the first military dogs who served during World War II? Their loyalty and bravery will always be remembered. Read these articles to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gn_XAb2M https://lnkd.in/ghbrDJz3 #K9Heroes
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Please watch! The messages in this video are amazing because you don't have to serve to learn these messages and you don't have to serve to implement the lessons compiled in the video into your career and the corporate world. No matter where we are it's so important to learn the ends and outs of leadership and to apply what you know to grow your team. Remembering that everyone around you needs to be encouraged and no one should be left behind. Good leaders lead from the front but great leaders constantly check on those in the rear.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸For those who saw my post before, last year for Veterans Day I wrote an article about some of the most important lessons I took away from my military service. This year, I thought we’d make it a bit more special by asking some of my fellow service members what they took away from their service… and here it is!! Thank you to everyone that helped out, and Trevor Melton for editing. Most importantly, thank you to all those serving and who have served! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #veteransday #veteransday2023
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It's Veterans Day! It's a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in service, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, including those still with us. ❤️💙🤍 Facts about Veterans Day: 📜 • 19.5M: The approximate number of veterans in the United States. • 9M: The number of veterans over the age of 65. • 5.06M: The number of veterans receiving disability compensation. • 2M: The number of female veterans of those receiving disability compensation. • 500k: The number of World War II veterans still living in the United States. • 1.56 million: The number of veterans in California is the country's highest number. • 1.46 million: The number of veterans in Texas, the second-highest number in the country. • 11%: The percentage of veterans who experience homelessness. #VeteransDay #ThankYou #Honor #LakeMillsOffice #LakeMills #ZempelInsurance
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For over 40 years, Gary Sinise has been a tireless advocate for our nation's veterans and active-duty military. In response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Gary volunteered to travel overseas to give thanks in person to the brave men and women who served our country. His first handshake tour took place in 2003, and he hasn't stopped since. This #ThrowbackThursday, we look back across two decades worth of handshakes, hugs, and heartfelt thanks given to those who have sacrificed so much.
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The Anthem Veterans Memorial is located in Anthem, Arizona. This breathtaking monument is a place of reflection for military veterans, family, and friends to show their respect for those servicemen and women who bravely and fearlessly served our great country. • The five pillars represent the unity of the five branches of the United States military serving steadfastly together. • Staggered in size with their appropriate military seal placements on each pillar, the pillars are arranged in the Department of Defense order of precedence. • At precisely 11:11 a.m. each Veterans Day (Nov. 11), the sun's rays pass through the ellipses of the five Armed Services pillars to form a solar spotlight on the glass mosaic of The Great Seal of the United States. • The brick pavers within the Circle of Honor are inscribed with the names of U.S. servicemen and women, symbolizing the 'support' for the Armed Forces. The pavers are red, the pillars are white, and the sky is blue to represent America's flag. • The circle, flanked by two "Soldier Rows," represents an unbreakable border. Flatirons Chemicals, LLC (855) 339-0796 https://lnkd.in/e2cUMy27 #chemicalindustry #oilfieldservices #customtailoredchemicals #completionchemicals #flatironschemicalsllc #veteransday
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Veterans with mobility issues through being wounded, injured, illness or age, deserve to be able to travel with dignity, not be manhandked on and off aircraft like a sack of potatoes, risking injury, or death. They deserve to know their wheelchairs will not be damaged during a flight or during loading and unloading. United Airlines had the opportunity to have its replacement fleet accessible but chose not do. Janet do not wait for legislation that could force your airline to be accessible but show some humanity and humility to not only disabled veterans but all mobility disabled people, first by starting discussions with your aircraft manufacturers to make accessibility a priority. https://chng.it/XLVWt2Ls5y #unitedairlines #health #wellbeing #veterans #MemorialDay #AccessibleTravel #Wheelchairs #Disability #Transportation #aviation #AccessibleTourism #PVA #aircraft #accessibility #military #veteransaffairs
This Memorial Day, we remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. And to the many veterans, family members and friends of the military who have been impacted by loss and have reason to hold this day close to the heart, including our own United community members, we honor you.
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