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Vets Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 2023

Be Thankful for Veterans this Thanksgiving

As you sit down for dinner with you family this Thanksgiving be thankful for all that your family has, but also be thankful for the sacrifices made by veterans and current active duty military members. Everyday members of the armed forces sacrifice spending time with their own families to protect our nation. Honor their service […]

holiday wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
Nov 19, 2023

Ways to Help Veterans This Holiday Season

There are 22 million veterans in the United States, over 700,000 of whom are unemployed. Along with difficulties finding jobs, veterans face a heightened risk of homelessness and PTSD. Here are 5 simple ways to help veterans make the difficult transition from military to civilian life this holiday season: Buy a holiday card to support veterans programs: […]

Toys for Tots
Nov 18, 2023

A Letter from the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is not your ordinary veteran’s charity. We are made up of thousands of Marines, Marine veterans and volunteers who, each year, collect and distribute toys, books and other gifts to less fortunate children in the communities in which we live and work. This is one of the best ways for the […]

Nov 18, 2023

History of the Army vs. Navy Game

Coming up on December 9th, is one of the most deep-seated rivalries in college football, the Army vs. Navy game. The game is one of the longest running rivalries in sports dating back to 1890. It all began when Cadet Dennis Mahan Michie, who was also the coach of the Army football team, accepted a […]

tax deduction paperwork
Nov 15, 2023

Tax Questions To Ask Before You Donate

The holiday seasons is our busiest time as many donors rush to donate their cars in time for the year-end tax season. Before you donate to Vets Vehicles or any other charitable organization, make sure you know all the necessary information about receiving a tax deduction for your generous donation. Here are the top questions […]

Veterans Day
Nov 9, 2023

Show Support for Veterans this Veterans Day

As Veterans Day approaches, take some time to understand the significance of this holiday and what you can do to show much needed support for veterans. Although Veterans Day, which celebrates all military veterans, is not as looked forward to as Memorial Day because it doesn’t come with a work holiday, it is almost more […]

AMVETS logo
Oct 3, 2023

AMVETS

AMVETS has helped not only veterans, but communities as well. They have worked diligently to ensure that all veterans have a home, receive the benefits they deserve, and have proper access to the Veterans’ Association resources that they earned through hard work and sacrifice.

american flag at sunset
Jul 4, 2023

Honor Veterans This Independence Day

Here is a short poem for our veterans on this 4th of July. Wishing all well on this celebration of our independence and their courage. Their Courage By Roger Robicheau Their courage deems utmost respect Their mission clear, our way protect It’s sure to each what they must do No give or take, keep freedom […]

Dickin Medal
Jan 29, 2023

Honoring Service – The Dickin Medal

Men and women who perform valiantly in the face of the enemy are not the only military personnel who should be awarded for their courage. This thought is what drove Maria Dickin to establish the Dickin medal through her veterinary charity the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). The Medal was instituted in 1943 to […]

veteran turned entrepreneur
Apr 28, 2016

Veteran Entrepreneur – 10 Startups Founded by Veterans

While there aren’t many fortune 500 companies founded by veterans, entrepreneurship is on the rise among veterans. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration as many as one in four veterans are interested in starting or buying their own business. Although veteran’s posses many of the skills required to run a business, which makes them […]