Foothills Veterans Stand Down on April 29, 2016

Event: Foothills Veterans Stand Down Date: April 29, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM—2:00 PM Location: American Legion Fairgrounds 1127 US Hwy 70W, Hickory, North Carolina Service provided: medical services, dental care, food, clothing, education, tax assistance, employment counseling, eye care, haircuts, shoes, community resources, outdoor supplies, pastoral counseling, fellowship and much more! For More Information: Ric Vandett 828-302-0293 or Larry McMullen 828-320-2842 Find more details online at: www.foothillsstanddown.com… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Army History / Military History / Military Spouse Owned Business News / News

04/26/2016

May 6th, 2016 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

As we mark Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to supporting and honoring the husbands, wives, and loved ones of our Nation’s service members. At the heart of our Armed Forces, service members’ spouses keep our military families on track. They balance family life, military life, and their careers all while supporting other military families and giving back to their… Read more

Air Force History / Announcements and Updates / Army History / Coast Guard History / Events / Marine Corps History / Military History / Military Veterans Events / Naval History / News / Nonprofit Announcements / Veteran Families

04/26/2016

Armed Forces Day – May 21, 2016

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense. Each of the military leagues and orders was asked to drop sponsorship of its specific service day in order… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Veterans Administration Offices / Veterans Medical News

04/25/2016

Military/Veteran Crisis Resources

Veterans Crisis Line (800) 273-8255 and Press 1 Military Crisis Line (800) 273-8255 (TALK) National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (877) 424-3838 (4AID.VET) VA Caregiver Support Line (855) 260-3274 Wounded Warrior Resource Center (800) 342-9647 Click here for a list of important VA Phone Numbers… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Army History / Military History

04/23/2016

Happy 108th Birthday Army Reserve (April 23rd)!

A Brief History of the Army ReserveSearch Army Reserve Veteran Owned Businesses Read Military Quotes related to the U.S. Army View Military Holidays and Observances View a detailed history of the U.S. Army The Army Reserve traces its beginnings to the creation of the Medical Reserve Corps, which was authorized by an act of Congress signed into law by President… Read more