When I heard about the most recent health concerns of President Jimmy Carter, it prompted me to reflect on our Presidents and military service. After all, most of America’s presidents came to office as veterans. In fact, 26 of our 46 Presidents served in the military. Presidential Veterans often coincided with America’s military engagements. Until […]
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U.S. Marine Corps veteran Gregg Dufort is no stranger to adversity. He says, “In truth, sometimes the only way to overcome things is to get through them. Time can be your ally when life throws you unexpected hurdles – not everything has to be “dealt with” immediately.” His business Puzzle Rides took years to build.
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Hundreds of veterans, community leaders, elected officials, and others gathered at Travis L. Williams American Legion Post in Glendale on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. It was a bittersweet occasion as it was time to say farewell to Col. Wanda Wright, Director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS). Wright leaves her term after eight
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Many military members tend to be patriotic and willing to serve others. As such, their service to our nation in defending the Constitution and our freedoms can come with challenges and rewards. One of the rewards is patriotic and benevolent associations that tend to give back to our veterans. One of those organizations is the
For 62 years now, Congress has worked together to pass a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes but does not appropriate funds to run the Department of Defense. This year’s authorization is $858 billion. Since the NDAA contains additional authorizations to provide for the readiness and well-being of American troops and national
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VetTix knows the importance of honor, recognition, and respite for veterans, their family members, and caregivers. Their studies demonstrate that sending veterans and their supporters to events can help reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, and provide life-long memories. Since its inception over ten years ago, Vet Tix has provided nearly seven million tickets to active
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