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Many veterans don’t like to ask for help. If you have a battle buddy, shipmate, or veteran friend you haven’t heard from in a while, check on them during the holidays. If you know a Veteran who needs help, get them in touch with us
More than 20,000 children have lost a parent or loved one in the line of duty over the past 40 years, May 13 has been set aside as Children of Fallen Patriots Day to honor the children whose lives were forever altered because of their parents’ service to our country.
April is the Month of the Military Child. With all the support that veterans receive, it is easy to sometimes overlook the sacrifices made by veteran family members. This month was established and is sponsored by the Departed of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger created the Month of the Military Child in 1986, and the DoDEA has honored it ever since. During the Month of the Military Child, we highlight how important the family and children are for our service men and women.
Seventy-seven years ago this month, the Battle of Iwo Jima began on the tiny island in the Pacific. This battle was one of the most hard fought of World War II, resulting in the death of 7,360 U.S. service men. There aren’t very many World War II veterans left in the nation. Quite a few of the ones who do remain with us require specialized care, as do many of our aging veterans.