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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Leonard Kravitz

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Leonard Kravitz

By Katie Lange Source: Conservative Daily News CDN In 1951, 20-year-old Army Private 1st Class Leonard Kravitz gave his life so his fellow soldiers wouldn’t be overwhelmed on a Korean hillside. He initially earned the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions, but thanks to decades of work from a childhood friend, the award was recently upgraded […]

Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board, Notice of Meeting.

Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board, Notice of Meeting.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board (Board) will meet virtually on March 23, 2021. The meeting will begin and end as follows: Date: Time: March 23, 2021 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. EST […]

Wreaths Across America Radio Hosts Leaders for its First Radio RoundTable on Veteran Healing

Wreaths Across America Radio Hosts Leaders for its First Radio RoundTable on Veteran Healing

This unique discussion is open and free to all!   Wreaths Across America Radio (WAAR) is proud to announce the first in a series of four roundtable discussions focused on Veteran Healing through sharing stories of resilience, purpose and success. This live discussion will take place on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 7PM EST, and can […]

National Guard to Continue D.C. Green Zone Patrols for 2 and a Half More Months

National Guard to Continue D.C. Green Zone Patrols for 2 and a Half More Months

R. Mitchell Source: Conservative Daily News CDN The Pentagon will keep a military presence around the Capitol Building until May 23, 2021, according to a Department of Defense statement. Nearly 2,300 National Guard personnel will continue a defense mission that, so far, seems unneeded.  This decision was made after a thorough review of a request by […]

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Jack Mathis

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Jack Mathis

Katie Lange  Conservative Daily News CDN Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Jack Mathis gave his life to make sure one of the biggest bombing campaigns on the Western Front of World War II was successful. He earned the Medal of Honor for his actions; however, his story really can’t be told without including his older […]

National Guard Places Inspectors At Catering Facility After Metal Shavings And Undercooked Meat Found In Meals

National Guard Places Inspectors At Catering Facility After Metal Shavings And Undercooked Meat Found In Meals

KAYLEE GREENLEE Reporter Metal shavings and raw meat were reportedly found in catered meals provided to members of the National Guard stationed at the U.S. Capitol building over the weekend. Sardi’s catering is a family-owned business based in Maryland and is responsible for making and delivering over 15,000 meals to the DC Armory daily.  Representatives […]

Wreaths Across America Announces 2021 Race Program

Wreaths Across America Announces 2021 Race Program

Expanded partnership with event-management and timing company CompetitorME provides a variety of options for supporters looking to log miles while raising funds to support the mission!  Today, Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces its 2021 Race Program which will include a 737-mile virtual ESCORT TO ARLINGTON CHALLENGE, two virtual RUNNING FOR WREATHS options (5K and […]

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System to Host Oxnard Vaccination Clinic

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System to Host Oxnard Vaccination Clinic

OXNARD – VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) announces COVID-19 vaccinations at its Oxnard Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. As part of its ongoing efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to its more than 87,000 enrolled Veterans, VAGLAHS will offer vaccinations to Veterans assigned to the Oxnard Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in accordance with the Center for Disease […]

MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $362,320 to Wreaths Across America

MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $362,320 to Wreaths Across America

MISSION BBQ announced the donation of $362,320, to Wreaths Across America TM (WAA). This contribution was made possible thanks to the generosity of Our Customers and their support of the American Heroes Cups. The donation will help to sponsor over 36,000 veterans’ wreaths to remember our fallen U.S. service members during the 2021 holiday season. […]

Wreaths Across America Announces Start of the Mobile Education Exhibit’s 2021 National Tour

Wreaths Across America Announces Start of the Mobile Education Exhibit’s 2021 National Tour

  This unique museum on wheels could be coming to your hometown, to help honor local veterans and teach the community!   Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the start of the 2021 national tour for its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). The MEE will hit the road this month in Maine and head […]