Recently, you’ve probably seen the Greenlight A Vet commercial while you’re watching TV. With Veteran’s Day upon us, I want to share a little more information about Greenlight A Vet.
Because veteran’s are often camouflaged in their day to day life, the Greenlight A Vet campaign wants to show visible support to the brave men and women who serve our country. Changing one light to green will be a visible sign of support for our vets. Be sure to check out the Greenlight A Vet website.
Kait
The United States Marine Corps 240th birthday is upon us. That means the birthday ball is right around the corner for many Marines.
Here’s a great story about a Marine who’s wife is unable to attend the ball with him, so they decided that he should invite a Gold Star Mother, Gold Star Wife, or Gold Star Daughter to the ball. A Gold Star family is the family of a service member who was killed in combat. This Marine is encouraging others without a date to do the same.
Here’s his video:
Kait
Usually around this time every year, I see a website or a Facebook post floating around about sending holiday cards to wounded warriors, veterans, etc. Often times the information is incorrect.
Recently, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, sent out a link with the correct information on how to send holiday mail to our heroes at Walter Reed. Here is the information from their website. I’ve also attached the link.
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Every year there is a FaceBook Post that goes viral listing the wrong address for sending Holiday Cards to service members, veterans and families receiving care at Walter Reed Bethesda. It lists the address for Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Georgia Ave, which closed more than 4 years ago. PLEASE, if and when you see this FaceBook Post, respond to correct it. Any cards sent to 5900 Georgia Ave, “Any Service Member,” or to “A Recovering American Service Member” will be returned to sender because the address does not exist. Please do not forget about our veterans who are receiving care at your local VA Hospital. Walter Reed Bethesda and the American Red Cross, National Capital Region is encouraging those interested to join us in helping to provide service members, veterans and their families, cards to send home to their loved ones this holiday season! Deadline for Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa cards is Friday, November 27, 2015. Items to include in each bundle: Please drop off or mail completed bundles to: Those interested in sending signed holiday cards are encouraged to contact their local Red Cross office, Military Treatment Facility or VA Hospital to obtain the local guidelines.” |
If you want to send cards, please follow those guidelines!
Kait
Have you been watching Alek Skarlatos on Dancing with the Stars? We have and he’s got some smooth moves! Here are a few of his most recent dances. Definitely check them out!
Alek and Emma Slater rumba during Switch Up Week.
Here’s Alek and Lindsay Arnold’s dances from Hometown Week.
There are a few more dances. You can find them on Youtube.
Tune in to ABC on Monday at 8PM (EST) to see Alek and Lindsay on Dancing with the Stars!
Kait
Another season of Dancing with the Stars has begun and another hero shows off his moves.
Alek Skarlatos, an Army National Guardsman who helped stop a gunman on a train headed to Paris, is one of the stars this season.
I love to see DWTS featuring some of America’s heroes!
Alek’s partner is Lindsay Arnold. Their first dance with a foxtrot. I have to say Alek has some moves! Here’s their first dance!
Hopefully, there will be many more dances where that came from! Make sure to vote!
Kait
Army veteran, amputee, motivational speaker, model, and former Dancing with the Stars finalist, Noah Galloway, threw out the first pitch at the Yankees vs. Red Sox game a few days ago. Here’s a link to the clip of his pitch!
Kait
Duracell also created a beautiful and moving commercial. Check it out.
I’ve heard about these teddy bears before and I think they are genius. They are definitely one of many great ways to help a child cope with a deployment.
Kudos, Duracell, for creating such a heartwarming commercial.
Kait
If you haven’t seen this commercial yet, take a look! It is the best commercial of the summer.
Here’s a quick article about the commercial: The Best Commercial of the Summer is the Heartwarming Tale of a Military Child
This commercial is moving and cute, and it makes a great point. Letters on hard paper have such a greater impact than social media and email. Mail is such a morale boost for our men and women serving overseas. I made an effort to send my husband a care package with letters in it almost every week. It was a great way for us to remain connected and it kept him from feeling like he was completely missing out on what was going on back home. I also would mail my husband some stationary, envelopes, and pens so he could send letters home. As well as the mail making our service men and women happy, imagine the happiness of a child receiving a letter back from mom or dad while they are thousands of miles apart.
Kait
If you haven’t already seen it, here’s a link to the Men’s Health article when Noah Galloway was the Ultimate Men’s Health Guy Winner. There’s a great video along with the article. Make sure to check it out!
Noah Galloway is the Ultimate Men’s Health Guy
Noah chatted with Men’s Health weekly while he was on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Here’s his interview after being in the finale! Check it out!
Noah Galloway on How You Could Become the Next MH Ultimate Guy
Noah’s a great inspiration! We loved watching him every week on Dancing with the Stars! If you’re having Noah withdrawal, follow him on Facebook to see what he’s up to: Noah’s Facebook
Kait
Sweet Thanks for Troops: The Marshall Plan 