Category Archives: How To Support Our Troops

Homelessness – Is it the Economy or Slumlords?

By Elizabeth Kilbride When snow covers the landscape and the air dips into freezing temperatures, American citizens’ throughout the country bundle up in warm coats, hats and gloves then scurry home to where it’s warm and cozy. Unfortunately, since they … Continue reading

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's (VVMF) In Memory Program Submission Deadline Approaching

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In Memory program honors those who died as a result of the Vietnam War, but whose deaths do not fit the Department of Defense criteria for inclusion upon the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, … Continue reading

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Is "Operation Proper Exit" an Answer to Combating PTSD?

Today, thanks to a blip I saw across my social media screen, I was introduced to an organization that I believe is cutting edge on the proper recovery of our wounded soldiers.  Perhaps even part of the answer to combating … Continue reading

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Free Cell Phone & Service for Disabled Veterans & Widows of Veterans

This weekend I happened upon a service called Safelink.  Safelink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers.  After some research and a couple of phone calls, I found … Continue reading

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Fraudulent Veteran Support Organizations

In my constant search for available services or assistance for our veterans, I am constantly wondering how it is that we find out which are fraudulent. Here is an interesting clip from this last weeks America’s Most Wanted on the … Continue reading

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Nassau County Standdown in Support of Our Homeless Veterans

On November 22nd, I will be attending Nassau County’s 12th Standdown in support of our local homeless veterans. During our recent telethon event, Pat Yngtstom, Director of Nassau County’s Veteran Services Agency, reported that there were approximately 11,000 homeless male … Continue reading

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Show Us Your Red, White & Blue Contest

The “Flag Still Stands For Freedom Veterans Day Telethon” has three reasons for being on the air.  The first, and by far most important, is to recognize and honor our veterans.  In doing this we also highlight and raise money … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Telethon Announces the "Social Media Buzz" Contest

The day of the “Flag Still Stands For Freedom Veterans Day Telethon” is all most here and we need your help spreading the word about this event in support of the veterans of this great country.  Thanks to everyone who … Continue reading

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Golden Corral Announces Military Appreciation Monday Free "Thank You" Dinner

Golden Corral’s 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner was a huge success honoring over 335,000 veterans and active duty military with a free dinner buffet and beverage. All Golden Corral restaurants nationwide participated in this event to honor our military … Continue reading

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Applebee’s would like to say "THANK YOU"

To:  All Veterans and their families We know it’s a bit early but we’d like to give you an early heads up and ask for your assistance in spreading the word about some very good news: and the news is … Continue reading

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