MAY 25, 2018 I’d like to share with you the official description of Memorial Day and how it came to be. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the … [Read more...]
PBS’ 2018 National Memorial Day Concert
MAY 10, 2018, Washington D.C. – On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS’ multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. The 29th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs live on PBS Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 8:00 to 9:30 … [Read more...]
The Importance of Weapons Safety in the Military
APRIL 13, 2018 - Do you remember your first time on a shooting range (as a civilian or in basic)? If you were like the average first-timer, you were probably excited to get to work… only to find that most of your range time would be about safety, not about becoming an expert marksman. Looking back, however, it’s hard not to smirk a little at the younger version of you. … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Card Helps Military Shoppers Fill Their Fridge for Free!
MARCH 28, 2018, Dallas, TX - The Exchange Credit Program is celebrating Month of the Military Child by partnering with the Defense Commissary Agency to give away $30,000 in gift cards to military shoppers. From April 1 through 30, authorized exchange and commissary shoppers worldwide will be automatically entered in the Fill Your Fridge for Free! sweepstakes by making two … [Read more...]
Tips for Military Families Celebrating Valentine’s Day During a Deployment
FEBRUARY 9, 2018 - Any Military Spouse can tell you that during deployments, every day comes with challenges. Some are more concrete, like bearing the brunt of household duties, childcare and financial responsibilities on your own. Yet others are more emotional, such as the struggle that comes with being separated from your spouse and support system for an extended period of … [Read more...]