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In the summer of 2023, veteran Joshua Rife was struggling with suicidal thoughts. “The only escape I had was to just unplug from my life and do something else. And for me, it was video games,” he said. Fortunately, another veteran he’d met online recommended Rife seek mental help from the local VA hospital, and …
Ryan Kennedy’s passion for helping veterans began in high school when he began volunteering at the local VFW to serve and clean up during dinners and other events. “Then when I was in the military, I saw what people in the military really go through and that solidified my passion that when I left the …
From Coal Town to Soldier Stanley Bender was born on Halloween in 1909 in Carlisle, West Virginia, a coal mining community where his father worked after immigrating from Russia. Growing up in a hard-working town gave Stanley the resilience and determination that would later define his service. As the Great Depression deepened, Bender left West …
Every November 11, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and unity, a moment to recognize those who have defended our freedoms and continue to strengthen our communities long after their military service ends. …