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Red Friday Good Friday

Good Friday is also RED Friday

#GoodFriday is also #REDFriday   Proudly wearing RED today! #RememberEveryoneDeployed Always in our thoughts and prayers!   #love #inspiration #thankyou #happiness #happy #familylove #military #militarylife #activeduty #activedutymilitary #spirtual #god #jesus #jesuschrist #easter #easter2025 #eastersunday #savior #christianity #cross #joy #blessings #peace… Read more
POW/MIA

National Former POW Recognition Day – April 9th

April 9th is designated by Congress as the Presidentially proclaimed observance of National Former POW Recognition Day. On this day we honor the American servicemen and women who experienced unimaginable trials and profound cruelty as prisoners of war. On April 9, 1942 United States forces surrendered on the Bataan Peninsula, beginning the Bataan Death March. This event was the forcible… Read more
Veteran Owned Business Project

March 2025 Veteran Owned Business Website Numbers

Veteran Owned Business Project March 2025 website numbers are in: 489,000+ unique visitors (Nearly 1,700,000 so far in 2025) 5,815,000+ page views (Nearly 16,000,000 so far in 2025) 36,120 unique visitors on busiest day 15,774 average unique visitors per day (*would be much higher if you add in all domains associated with VOB) And as always… thank you so much… Read more
Tax Man Beatles

Anyone know this song by The Beatles?

Anyone know this song by #TheBeatles? “…If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet….” Well it’s tax season again! Looking for help with your #taxes? Check out our growing list of 100s… Read more
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 50th Commemoration Display at the Orlando Florida VAMC Screenshot

National Vietnam War Veterans Day 50th Commemoration Display at the Orlando Florida VAMC

During a recent medical appointment at the Lake Nona Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Orlando, Florida, I wandered through its expansive and remarkable facility. Amid my exploration, I discovered an elaborate and deeply patriotic exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, also known as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Behind the display stood a smaller… Read more
Burnswick Government

Veteran Owned Businesses: Invitation To Bid: Longwood Road Sewer Project – Brunswick County Public Utilities Operations Center

Bid Title: ITB: Longwood Road Sewer Project Category: Public Utilities Status: Open Description: ITB: Longwood Road Sewer Project INVITATION TO BID Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes § 143-129 et. seq. and 2 C.F.R. 200.320(b)(1), Brunswick County (“County” or “Owner”) is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of: LONGWOOD ROAD SEWER, DWI PROJECT NO. SRP-W-ARP-0297. Sealed bids must be received… Read more