# Military
Lowe's contributes $15 million to support veterans, skilled trade workers and affordable housing
Lowe's announced a $15 million commitment to help national nonprofit partners in 2022, tackling some of the most pressing issues confronting communities today. More than $9 million in funding and product contributions will be donated to increase access to safe, affordable housing and urgent home repairs. Over $4 million will be donated to support skilled trades education.
Japanese Americans To Hold A Memorial Day Service
Monument at the Salt Lake City Cemetery(Image is author's) An event to honor and remember Japanese American veterans will be held at the upper section of the Salt Lake Cemetery on Sunday, May 29, 2022. It will be at 8:30 AM and is open to any interested persons. All are invited with a special invitation to veterans and their families.
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Mall hosts concert and car show ‘For the Vet We Haven’t Met Yet’
A concert, car show and food trucks are coming to the Orange Park Mall on Saturday, "For the Vet We Haven't Met Yet," hosted by Operation Barnabas to raise awareness for military veteran homelessness and suicide.
Fayetteville State to offer scholarships to military-connected community starting in the Fall 2022 semester
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Fayetteville State University will offer scholarships to those in the military-connected community starting with the Fall 2022 semester. According to the University of North Carolina System, qualifying individuals must be active duty service members, members of the National Guard or reserves, military spouses, or dependents of active duty service members or veterans.
Currahee Military Museum • Band of Brothers • Cornelia Georgia • AJ's Pizza and Wings
On this episode of Travels with Tommy and Lori, we step back into history by visiting the Currahee Military Museum in Toccoa, Georgia and trek up the Currahee Mountain following the footsteps of the legendary Easy Company. After that, we head to Cornelia, Georgia to have lunch at AJ's Pizza Pub for some of the best hot wings we've ever eaten. For more info on Currahee Military Museum visit: <a href="https://www.toccoahistory.com">https://www.toccoahistory.com</a> $10.00 - Adults $5.00 - Students $9.00 Retired Military W/ID & Seniors 65+ FREE - Children Age 8 & Under FREE - Active Military W/ID & Society Members *No Tours after 3:30pm without prior arrangements Currahee Mountain <a href="https://www.exploregeorgia.org/toccoa/outdoors-nature/trails-tours/currahee-mountain">https://www.exploregeorgia.org/toccoa/outdoors-nature/trails-tours/currahee-mountain</a>
The Hyundai Air & Sea Show to Offer One Lucky Winner a Ride in a Top Gun Fighter Jet
The Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Miami Beach is offering the chance for one lucky fan to experience the thrill of flying in a fighter jet. Interested participants can apply to be selected for the 45-minute ride on an L-39C Albatros fighter jet operated by decorated Navy pilot Matthew “Whiz” Buckley. The single-engine, two-seat fighter attack jet has a maximum speed of 500 mph and can pull up to 8 Gs. The aerobatic experience includes aileron rolls, wingovers, loops, barrel rolls, and low-altitude attacks. The mission will be filmed in high definition with onboard GoPro cameras and the lucky winner will take home the commemorative patches on their flight suit.
US Military Successfully Tested Hypersonic Missiles
With the successful test of a weapons system, the USA has reduced its gap with Russia and China. Secrecy to avoid provocation: The US military successfully tested a hypersonic cruise missile in March. Because of the war in Ukraine, the test has only just been announced.
The History of Whiskey the Horse of Fort Snelling
Whiskey, the famed Army horse at Fort Snelling, with Captain W.R. Hazelrigg, his trainer.(1934)MNHS. Horses were a significant part of life in the United States Army in the early part of the twentieth century. Hubs located near forts, called remount stations, were stocked with fresh horses, allowing an officer to exchange a travel-weary mount for a fresh ride.
Morris County Launches Veteran & Family Counseling Service
Commissioner Krickus with Veterans Services Officers Maria Salazar and Jessica Tomalo outside the Morris County Veterans ServicesMorrisCountyNJ.gov. Morris County launched the Veteran and Family Support Program, one of three new services focused on former military members.
Putin Opposes Principles
Photo by Jonathan Ansel Moy de Vitry on UnsplashPhoto by Jonathan Ansel Moy de Vitry on Unsplash. Putin called the Russian advance into Ukraine “peacekeeping” at the start of the war. The United Nations, however, lays claim to the term. UN Peacekeeping Operations dateback to 1948. The UN has used the phrase for over seventy-four years.
Hidden History Denver - Where the Deer, Bison, and Bombs Play
There is a place on the outskirts of Downtown Denver. A place within a city. A place where the deer are abundant. A place where the buffalo still roam. A place where wildlife is still abundant. It a place where you want to take the family. It is a photographer’s dream. But this place has a dark side. Come a long with us as we show you the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
Flag Retreat at Disney World's Magic Kingdom
The flag retreat at Disney World's Magic Kingdom happens every day at 5:00pm in front of the train station immediately inside the entrance of the park at the flag pole housing the only genuine American flag in the park. They honor an active or retired service member by involving him in the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, they announce his/her name, which branch of the military, and any honors. Then they are handed the flag and march it down Main Street USA with the marching band leading the charge. If you are interested in seeing it in person, make sure to be at the front of the park at the flag pole at 5:00pm and you be in for a treat. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doofs_in_disney">https://www.instagram.com/doofs_in_disney</a>/ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DoofsInDisney">https://www.facebook.com/DoofsInDisney</a>/
Opinion: McNamara’s Misfits, That Time the US Military Used the Mentally Disabled as Cannon Fodder
More than 300,000 low-IQ soldiers were sent to the front lines of Vietnam in a sick experiment dreamed up by Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara. Society’s most vulnerable were sent to the frontlines of Vietnam.(Wikilmages from Pixabay)
Moving To Robins Air Force Base In 2022
Pcsing to Robins AFB in 2022? I got you covered! PCSing is not easy and sometimes we wish we would have had some information before we made the move. In this video, I give you information I get asked from fellow military families all the time when moving to Warner Robins Georgia and getting stationed at Robins Air Force Base. Believe me, I've been there, done that and I wish we would have had some info on our last pcs move from Whiteman AFB to Robins AFB that's why I decided to make that video for all my fellow military families and hope I can make their move to middle Georgia a little easier.