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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…
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Marine hockey team builds deeper bonds for new season
A decade ago, Marine Tyler Bluder revived a hockey team for members of the U.S. Marine Corps. Ever since, players have come together from around the country to rekindle the bonds of brotherhood with sticks and pucks rather than cammies and boots. On tournament weekends, teammates fly in from around the country to face off…
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Join Homes For Our Troops this Veterans Day
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, blindness, severe burns, and/or severe traumatic…
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Air Force family stays close to new daughters after two tricky births
“We got to watch people who are now our chosen family heal and got to see their journey while we were going through everything,” Cynthia Phelps said of staying at the Joint Base San Antonio Army Fisher House two times. “So it was great, even though it wasn’t something that we originally wanted. You know,…
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Enhancing Readiness and Lethality Through Wellness Solutions
The concept of “readiness” in the U.S. military has expanded in recent years to include a comprehensive focus on personal wellness—starting in the home. A U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) survey reported that housing factors and poor living conditions negatively impact service members’ performance [1], highlighting that military housing is not simply a roof over…
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Buddy Check Week: Simple Conversations That Save Lives
Veterans share a unique bond through their service, a connection built on experiences few others can fully understand. While many thrive in civilian life, some may carry memories and challenges that are not always visible. Buddy Check Week is a reminder that reaching out, listening, and letting someone know they are seen can make all…
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Vietnam Vet and Wife Receive Long Overdue Respect and Comfort
Clemie and Rosiland Roberts have stayed at the Palo Alto Fisher House a few times. Their first stay lasted five weeks while Clemie, a Vietnam veteran, underwent unexpected spinal surgery. The most recent stay was in April 2024, after Clemie experienced severe pain and immobility just a week after a pain management procedure. Transported from…
