As a salute to all who’ve lost a loved one in defense of our great nation, we thought we’d take a quick look at where the Gold Star Wives began.
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Honoring America’s Military Caregivers
In recognition of Month of the Military Caregiver, we wanted to highlight programs geared toward the men and women who work so hard to care for veterans.
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A Short History of the Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is one of our best-recognized military symbols, and it’s America’s oldest military decoration. Let’s have a quick look at its beginnings.
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May Honors Heroes With National Military Appreciation Month
May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time for Americans to band together in recognition of our nation’s veterans and service members.
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National Military Family Month Celebrated in November
Since its creation more than two decades ago, National Military Family Month each November has become an important way for Americans to show their support.
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Remembering Texas Korean War Veterans
July 27 honors Korean War veterans. It marks the day in 1953 when the U.S., China, North and South Korea agreed to an armistice, bringing the war to an end.
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Army Celebrates 242 Years of Service
The U.S. Army was called the Continental Army, made up of expert riflemen from the 13 colonies, when it began as a unified effort against Great Britain.
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The Seeds of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the last Monday of May each year. On this day, we gather to remember those who have fallen while safeguarding the American way of life.
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May 12 Celebrates Military Spouses
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day was created in 1984 to draw attention to the support military spouses provide in keeping our military strong.
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April 5 is a Day to Support Gold Star Wives
April 5 celebrates 72 years of the Gold Star Wives of America, a group supporting widows and widowers whose spouses died as a result of military service.
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