Every year on November 10th the United States Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony. On that day in 1775, the Continental Marines were established. On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces … [Read more...]
Work After War: Resources for Veterans Returning to Civilian Status
July 31, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Veterans who are transitioning from active military service into civilian life face a unique set of challenges. While many appreciate the opportunities they have to be with family again and to concentrate on old interests and hobbies, some veterans find they have changed while in service. These individuals need to find resources that can help … [Read more...]
5 Prime Military Benefits Many Veterans Don’t Know
July 29, 2015, by Rachelle Wilber - As of 2014, there are over 21 million veterans residing within the United States. Many of these individuals and their families have enjoyed benefits such as the GI Bill, but they might not realize just how much they are missing out on. Here is a look at five veteran benefits that you may not know about. Certification Programs The GI … [Read more...]
Blue Star Museums Offers Free Admission to Military Families at 2,000+ Museums Nationwide
May 23, 2014, WASHINGTON, DC - NEA Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa and Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet announced the fifth annual launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s service … [Read more...]
American Lake Veterans Golf Course
It was a neglected old golf course that had been serving our military since the time it was built around 1955, most likely by Veterans Administration maintenance workers. The U.S. Government discontinued funding for VA golf courses in 1995, the course became sun-scorched and almost unusable due to the broken sprinkler system and a lack of funding for general maintenance. Once … [Read more...]