Category Archives: Military Spouse

The Great Heritage Campaign Has Launched And You'll Want To Be Part Of It!

Tom Cormier grew up on a New England farm with his 9 siblings. He was the first to leave home and served with the US Marines in the Vietnam War. Returning home he married his high school sweetheart, Christine, and … Continue reading

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Dennis Stack – Project StoryKeeper's Ambassador for Preserving the Past, Enriching the Present and Inspiring the Future

With the loss of his father before his only daughter was born and the loss of his mother to Alzheimer’s Disease when his daughter was two, Dennis Stack realized his daughter would never know her grandparents. In fact, he knew … Continue reading

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Free Transportation, Board, Education & Mentoring All Wrapped In One For Entrepreneurial Disabled Veterans & Caregivers

Cynthia Flynn (Cindy) began her military career as a combat medic in 1979. Because of her outstanding leadership abilities she was soon sent to Officer’s Candidate School and subsequently commissioned in the Transportation Corps in 1983.  Cindy held some incredible … Continue reading

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Tens of Thousands Classmates Reconnect Through the Military Brats Registry!

Marc Curtis was the son of a US Army Sergeant. He was born at the Presidio of San Francisco, and lived on Army and Air Force bases around California, Texas, and Japan. Marc will be sharing his story LIVE on … Continue reading

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2010 Military Spouse of Year & USAF Veteran, LORI BELL, Live on the Veterans Day Telethon

Lori Bell is a military spouse and mom, USAF veteran, and President and Founder of the National Association of Military Moms and Spouses (NAMMAS), a mentoring community of women passionate about helping each other navigate military lifestyle challenges, build relationships … Continue reading

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Changing the Lives of Heroes, One Household at a Time

Torrey Shannon, National Spokesperson & Co-Executive Director of “Cleaning For Heroes” will be joining the lineup for our 2010 Veteran’s Day Telethon. Torrey came on board with Cleaning for Heroes in April 2010.  She has a unique perspective on the benefits of … Continue reading

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VA Improved Pension for ALL Veterans 65 & Over

Did you know that even if you didn’t do 20 years on active duty, you could draw a pension?  This must be one of the VA’s best kept secrets!!! So I encourage you to spread the word.  It’s not a … Continue reading

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Today Is Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

“Military Spouse Appreciation Day” was established to recognize and salute the strength, patriotism and unfailing support of military husbands and wives towards the mission of the United States military. In 1984, then President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the Friday before Mother’s … Continue reading

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Veterans and Surviving Spouses – The VA May Owe You Money

By Rod Taverna Nearly 2 million veterans or their widows are missing out on as much as $22 billion a year in pensions, but the Department of Veterans Affairs has had only limited success in finding them. Widows are hardest … Continue reading

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Military Parents – 5 Leadership Skills You Can Use at Home

By Kellie Frazier Many years ago my husband would set out for the open seas, which left my two sons and I alone to fend for ourselves. I understood of course that he was serving his country and this was … Continue reading

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