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Unlocking Mental and Physical Potential
In the military, service members are conditioned to push their limits, both mentally and physically. This resilience, a cornerstone of military training, has equipped countless veterans with an unmatched discipline and strength. Yet, as we transition to civilian life, many of us find ourselves at a crossroads, grappling with how to channel that indomitable spirit…
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Ultimate Guide to Veterans’ Day Weekend in Las Vegas:
Veterans’ Day, a time of remembrance and honor, now welcomes a fresh landmark event in Las Vegas: the inaugural iteration of MCON. But MCON isn’t just another gathering or convention. It’s forged from the hearts and experiences of veterans, specifically crafted for the veteran and military community. What sets MCON apart? It’s an embodiment of…
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Veteran Supporters Urging: It’s Time to Apply for PACT Act Benefits
As the one-year anniversary of the historic PACT Act signing approaches, the Department of Veterans Affairs — with support from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS — is ramping up an already aggressive campaign to deliver the legislation’s promised benefits and increased presumptions to veterans who were exposed to toxins while serving and…
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IHG® Army Hotels Recognizes Service Members of the Year
The Service Members of the Year Awards recognize brave men and women from each branch of service who have displayed exemplary achievement beyond the call of duty. To be considered for this honor, service members must demonstrate a passion, drive and attitude that embodies the spirit of professional excellence. IHG® Army Hotels takes great pride…
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3rd Annual Children of Fallen Patriots New York City Gala
Children of Fallen Patriots raised $2.9 million to support the college education of Gold Star children at the 3rd Annual NYC Gala which equates to over 469 years of college for Fallen Patriots scholars. On May 24, 2023, 660 guests gathered at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan to honor Gold Star families and the courageous…
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You can help provide adapted homes to injured Veterans
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, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).…
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SOCOM athlete calls Warrior Games ‘life changing’
Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. For LTC Anthony Smith, being part of Team SOCOM, adaptive sports, and the DoD Warrior Games has been “life-changing.” During his deployment to Iraq in 2010, Smith was injured when a grenade struck…
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SOCOM’s ‘Mr. fix it’ takes challenges head on
Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. CMSgt (Ret) Louis Orrie medically retired from the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command in 2016 after thirty years of service. During his extensive career, Orrie worked in various roles, from PaveLow and…
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Resiliency defines SOCOM athlete’s journey
Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. Master Sergeant Ivan Morera serves as an Army Special Forces Medic. He has served in the Army since 2001 and was a part of the invasion of Iraq in 2003. During this deployment,…
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Warrior Games serves as homecoming for SOCOM athlete
Editor’s note: These stories were produced by the Department of Defense and published here as part of a partnership with Military Times. This year’s DoD Warrior Games Challenge will be a homecoming for retired MAJ Erik Lewis. In 2014 Lewis graduated with his Master of Science degree from the San Diego State University Homeland Security…
