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Our Military Kids® Celebrates 100,000th Activity Award
Our Military Kids®, a national nonprofit providing activity funding for eligible military children and teens, is celebrating a major milestone this week: 100,000 activity awards worth $36 million given to military children across the country. To mark this achievement, Our Military Kids is thrilled to introduce 8-year-old Gavin, the 100,000th activity award recipient. During his…
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Proud military family navigates motorcycle crash recovery
When Jerome Spaulding got a call after midnight from his son Adrian, an airman at Andrews Air Force Base, he knew it was an emergency. Before they could talk, the call abruptly ended, and Jerome lay in bed wondering what happened to his son. The next call was not from Adrian, but from a nurse…
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When You Really Don’t Feel Like Celebrating the Holidays
Special occasions make it difficult to grieve. They’re full of sentiment, and that is part of what makes them hard. Whatever we do and wherever we go, we are bombarded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the holidays. Every “Happy Holidays” greeting, every waft of nutmeg and cinnamon, every decoration is a reminder that…
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‘We’ve Got Your Six’: How Verizon Stands Behind Military Families
Military Times sat down with Steven Keller, Verizon’s Pacific Market President and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, to discuss the company’s ongoing commitment to military families and veterans. Keller shared his perspective on the challenges faced by service members and their loved ones, including the rising cost of living, the strain of deployment, and the…
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From noise to insight
In an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, geopolitical shifts are not just political headlines; they are fundamental drivers of financial risk and opportunity. Navigating nationalism, great power competition and technological disruption is crucial for making informed investment decisions. From America’s transactional diplomacy to the new information wars, political dynamics are changing economic outcomes. Supply shocks,…
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Casey’s Invites Guests to Round-up in Support of Fallen Patriots
Casey’s is proud to salute U.S. military servicemembers past and present through its annual round-up campaign benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Through December 2, guests at 2,900 stores across Casey’s Country are invited to round-up at the register, and donate at checkout in the Casey’s app, with the goal of raising $1.3 million for…
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Medicare Plans That Support Veterans’ Health: Your Questions Answered
Veterans deserve health care that honors their service and meets their unique needs. Choosing the right Medicare plan is a critical step in ensuring access to quality care. The Medicare Advantage Annual Election Period runs through Dec. 7, offering eligible individuals the chance to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. These plans may provide broader coverage…
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A Life Rebuilt: The Community that Helped this Marine Thrive
After the car accident that broke my neck, I believed my predicament would be temporary. That would, of course, not be reality. At the time, I was 29, a Marine Corps drill instructor preparing to deploy to Afghanistan, and a father of two young kids. When doctors told me I had a 3% chance of…
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Why Veterans Still Earn America’s Trust
Every Veterans Day, Americans come together to honor those who have worn the uniform. But the call to serve doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Across the country, veterans continue to answer that call — leading in classrooms, boardrooms, and communities with the same sense of duty, teamwork, and purpose that defined their military…
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A better stay is just the start: supporting the military community
Veterans Day is extra special for us at IHG® Army Hotels. It’s a time to honor the brave men and women who’ve served and celebrate the ones we’ve called guests and colleagues. Since the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL), we’ve been a major part of the military community, providing our guests a better stay and…
