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Our Military Kids® Presents 5th Annual Courageous Kids Contest Winners
In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, 14 military children are awarded as leaders in their communities, families, schools, and activities. OAKTON, Va., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing extracurricular activity awards to military children and teens, is honoring 14 winners of the 5th Annual Our…
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DOVE – Stepping Up in Support of Vietnam Veterans
For many Vietnam Veterans with End-Stage Kidney Disease, their only chance to access transplantation is by finding their own living kidney donor. Out of the 380 Veterans currently registered with Donor Outreach for Veterans (DOVE) www.dovetransplant.org, who are waiting for a kidney transplant, 15% have served during the Vietnam Era. In most instance, their kidney…
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Safariland: A Legacy of Protecting Those Who Serve
For decades, Safariland has stood as a pillar of support for the military, providing cutting-edge protective gear and equipment that enhance mission effectiveness and safeguard lives. With a relentless commitment to innovation, quality, and performance, Safariland has earned the trust of military personnel across all branches, supplying them with holsters, body armor, and tactical gear…
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Technology & National Security Conference at HBS and MIT
On April 4th & 5th, students of Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management will convene the fourth annual Technology and National Security Conference at Klarman Hall. Although the TechNatSec Conference will delve into the ways cutting-edge technology is poised to shape the future, cultivating forward-looking National Security concepts is not new to…
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How ILTexas is shaping the next generation of leaders
AUSTIN, Texas — The morning air was crisp as more than 1,200 high school cadets stood at attention on the south steps of the Texas Capitol, a sea of neatly pressed uniforms and youthful faces. The sun rose behind them, casting long shadows across the historic grounds, as the young men and women of the…
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Blessed to Give, Grateful to Receive
A private nonprofit organization (www.DOVETransplant.org) is helping Veterans get off the long wait list for a kidney transplant by finding and matching altruistic living kidney donors to them. There are ~ 2000 Veterans awaiting a lifesaving kidney transplant in the United States. The average wait for a kidney from a deceased donor is 5 years…
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New Veterans Healing Center Revolutionizes Veteran Mental Health
When the 2024 hurricane season passed through Florida, it caused significant impact, damaging communities, displacing families, and upending organizations that serve those in need. Operation Warrior Resolution (OWR), a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic mental health care for veterans, was among those affected. Hurricane Debby devastated their facility with several feet of flood damage which…
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Costly Military Life Insurance Myths—How USBA Can Help
When it comes to protecting your family’s financial future, life insurance is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Yet, many military families assume that Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) will always provide the best solution. The truth? Some common misunderstandings could leave you and your loved ones…
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Avalon Action Alliance provides life-changing programs for veterans
Avalon Action Alliance provides life-changing programs for veterans and first responders and eliminates barriers to access, including geographical and financial obstacles. Avalon was created by The Home Depot co-founder, the late Bernie Marcus, to fill much-needed gaps in the care of our nation’s veterans. Bernie felt, “It’s an urgent tragedy that so many of our…
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How AFW2’s Adaptive Sports are Transforming Recovery
By: Ahna Waarvik The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is dedicated to supporting Airmen and Guardians as they navigate their journey to physical and mental recovery after they have been seriously ill, injured, or wounded. A major part of the AFW2 support branch, is the adaptive sports support program which provides an avenue for…
