Tag Archives: veterans

A pair of combat boots are left as a tribute at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., June 29, 2016. DoD photo by Katie Lange

Vets Look to Create Memorial for Global War on Terror

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katie Lange

The Global War on Terror isn’t over yet, but some veterans think now is a good time to start planning a memorial to those who have served in it.
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Posted in DoD News, Education, Military Families, Military History, Rotator | Tagged Afghanistan, Andrew Brennan, Chad Longell, Commemorative Works Act, George Chewning, Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, Iraq, ISIL, veterans, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, War on Terror, World War II Memorial | 5 Comments

Several veterans show their American spirit as they prepare to climb El Capitan at Yosemite National Park in September 2015. Photo by Kyle Queener

Adventure Trips Push Disabled Vets Physically & Mentally

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Katie Lange

Disabled vets are rediscovering themselves and their concept of community through outdoor adventure trips that many fit, healthy people probably couldn’t do.
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Posted in DoD News, Military Families, Military Health, Rotator, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Tagged adventure, Army Maj. DJ Skelton, Kristen Cassarini, Paradox Sports, rock-climbing, veterans, Yosemite National Park | 1 Comment

The tie made for Defense Secretary Ash Carter has the number 25 in small print all throughout the design to signify he's the 25th person to hold that position. DoD photo

Vet’s Necktie Business Grabs Defense Secretary’s Attention

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Katie Lange

It’s not every day a military vet gets to say the defense secretary is wearing his design, but that’s the case for an Army vet whose business is a big success.
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Posted in DoD News, Education, Rotator | Tagged Army, Brooks Brothers, Bull and Moose Inc, Diego Echeverri, entrepreneur, G.I. bill, neckties, small business Saturday, veterans | 1 Comment

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Calvin Riggleman holds an oregano seedling and soil on Bigg Riggs farm in Hampshire County, West Virginia. USDA photo by Lance Cheung

DoD/USDA Team Up To Help Vets Start Farms, Ranches

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Katie Lange

Lots of veterans are looking for structure, purpose and a sense of community when they leave the military, and more are turning to farming to find it.
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Posted in Community Partnerships, DoD News, Education, Military Families, Military Transition, Rotator | Tagged agriculture, civilian transition, farming, Transition, Transition Assistance Program, US Department of Agriculture, USDA, veterans | 2 Comments

From left: Nick Colgin, Margaux Mange, Brian McPherson and Josh Jespersen hold the U.S. flags they will fly from the summit of Mount McKinley in Alaska.

Why We Do It: Vets Scaling Mount McKinley Get Personal

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Katie Lange

Four veterans are scaling North America’s tallest peak in an effort to bring awareness back to the true meaning of Memorial Day. Inside, they explain their reasoning.
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Posted in DoD News, Memorial Day, Rotator, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Tagged American flag, Brian McPherson, climb, Denali, Denali National Park, hike, Josh Jespersen, Margaux Mange, Memorial Day, Mission Memorial Day, Mount McKinley, Nick Colgin, veterans | 1 Comment