Wreaths Across America Remembers the 78th Anniversary of the Sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester
Wreaths Across America Honors “The Four Chaplains” With a Special Facebook Live Event On Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, Wreaths Across America remembers the 78th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester On Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, 2021, Wreaths Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special Facebook live event at 12pm […]
Help Troops Not Going Home for the Holidays
Spread the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT to troops who aren’t able to see their families this CHRISTMAS! Unfortunately, due to many reasons, there are many troops all over the globe, and even here at home, who won’t be able to see their families this year. For many troops this is nothing new, they’ve already spent Christmas while […]
2020 National Wreaths Across America Day Sees the Placement of 1.7 Million Veterans’ Wreaths at 2,557 Participating Locations Across the Country
OLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Dec. 19, 2020 — Today, on National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,557 participating locations, dedicated Americans in every state honored our nation’s heroes by safely placing a total of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths on their headstones and remembering them, by saying each name out loud. (Links to pictures by Susan […]
Wreaths Across America Virtual Convoy Rolls On “For Every Daughter and Every Son, Resting Beneath the Snow in Arlington”
Wreaths Across America (WAA), is a national effort that grew thanks to a simple picture of wreaths laid at soldiers graves covered with snow at Arlington National Cemetery. As we head down the East coast from Maine for the 29th time, Last night’s snow-storm is a humble reminder of how our mission to Remember, Honor, […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs Makes $300,000 Challenge Grant to Wreaths Across America
Challenge Grant to Spur on a Matching Campaign for $15 Wreath Sponsorships for Placement at Arlington this December COLUMBIA FALLS, ME – Dec. 7, 2020 – Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that Jersey Mike’s Subs, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 2,500 locations nationwide, has made a […]
This Veteran Has a Heart of Gold and an Iron Will to Help Others
BY MAUREEN MACKEY Travis Mills, quadruple amputee and co-founder of a retreat for vets and their families, cares deeply about showing others a path back to normalcy Travis Mills may be one of the most inspirational young people in our country—but he likely won’t care for that characterization. That’s because, despite how extraordinary this man has […]
Veterans and Gold Star Families to Get Lifetime Free Entry to National Parks
BY ZACHARY STIEBER U.S. veterans and Gold Star families will get free access to national parks for life, starting Nov. 11. “The Trump Administration is committed to honoring American patriots—the men and women who have served in our armed forces,” Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said in a statement. “With the utmost respect and gratitude, we are granting Veterans and […]
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As Vets Day Approaches, Wreaths Across America Utilizes Technology to Help Fulfill Mission
A Year of Innovation in Approach for National Wreaths Across America Day COLUMBIA FALLS, ME — October 21, 2020 — Wreaths Across America (WAA), is the non-profit organization best known for placing veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. However, today the organization, in total, places more than 2 million sponsored veterans’ […]
WWII Veteran, 97, Receives Seven Medals for His Service 74 Years Later
BY LOUISE BEVAN Ninety-seven-year-old Private First Class Arthur Brodin was simply grateful for his Colorado home and his health. But during a private tour to the WWII battle sites Brodin served at, his family realized that their beloved patriarch was entitled to more. It never occurred to the WWII veteran that he might qualify for medals for his service in the U.S. […]
