Military Families have been helping resettle Afghan refugees arriving in the United States since August.  A military spouse and mother in northern Virginia, Amy Marden, founded “React DC.”  It started from a FB group of 25 people that grew to 1100 people who wanted to volunteer.  To learn more, watch the clip – https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs-mornings/video/JEytd4_zIJDzPo__Ji3Owzz_oTcN7O8K/how-one-military-mom-mobilized-thousands-of-volunteers-to-bring-sense-of-hope-to-afghan-refugees/ Your […]

The public can lay flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the first time in 100 years. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required if you would like to visit The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Arlington National Cemetery is holding a 2 day event on 11/9 […]

The suicide rate for Active Duty Military rose by 9% in 2020 and 41% over the last five years.  One thing you can do is to acknowledge Active Duty Service Members, Veterans and Military Families and let them know they belong in your community.  If you know someone who is suffering please share the National […]

We express our gratitude by remembering your sons and daughters who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Do something, not just on this day, to show your appreciation and love to Gold Star Mothers and Families.  Learn about the person who died and let the families know you honor their loss.    https://www.uso.org/stories/2471-what-is-a-gold-star-family Your […]

Only 1 in 4 Military Families say they have a sense of belonging to a community according to Blue Star Families and that’s one reason why they’ve launched Welcome Week.  Currently, over 1 million students across 50 states have heard the 3 Holidays Announcement during the school day on or before 9/11, Veterans Day, and […]