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Veteran Owned Business Project Office

Announcements and Updates / YouTube Veteran Owned Business Channel

Exploring the Front Entrance of the Veteran Owned Business Project Space Coast Office!

Step into the front entrance of the Veteran Owned Business Project office, a hub dedicated to empowering veteran entrepreneurs! Discover signs and an 8-foot banner showcasing our mission, a “Nonprofit Member” sign from a past golf tournament, and the inspiring “It Is the Veteran” poem poster prominently displayed, honoring veterans’ sacrifices. The poem reads: It is the Veteran, not the… Read more
Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach, Florida

Announcements and Updates / YouTube Veteran Owned Business Channel

Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary: Complete Patriotic Walking Tour in Vero Beach Florida (Treasure Coast)

Join us for a heartfelt walking tour of Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach, Florida, brought to you by the Veteran Owned Business Project. This serene gem in Riverside Park, just an hour south of Melbourne, is a must-visit for anyone who cherishes patriotism and tranquility. Stroll across a short pedestrian bridge to a scenic island loop featuring monuments… Read more

Army History / Military History

National Airborne Day 2014 – August 16th, 2014

August 16, 1940 marked the first official Army parachute jump, validating the innovative concept of inserting United States ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute. On August 14, 2002 President George W. Bush issued the following proclamation: The history of airborne forces began after World War I, when Brigadier General William Mitchell first conceived the idea of parachuting… Read more

Army History / Military History

July 29th Marks the 238th Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

History of the United States Army Chaplain Corp The Odyssey of Relocation The U.S. Army Chaplaincy provides religious support to America’s Army while assisting commanders in ensuring the right of free exercise of religion for all Soldiers. In short, we nurture the living, care for the wounded, and honor the fallen. Since July 29, 1775, approximately 25,000 Army Chaplains have served as religious… Read more

Events / Marine Corps History / Military History / Military Veterans Events

National POW/MIA Recognition Day September 20, 2013

National POW/MIA Recognition Day September 20th, 2013 In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September (Sept. 20th). It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action, as well as seeking the return of the remains of fallen soldiers. This day was established by an Act… Read more