Never Leave a Veteran Behind

by Jenn Rowell

On the 11th anniversary of 9/11, I spent the morning at an American Legion post in Flagstaff, Arizona, at a Veterans’ Forum. The Veterans’ Forum focused on homeless veterans living in the forests… Read More →

Reflections on 9/11: Kimberly Rescorla

by Jenn Rowell

My father began his military career in the United Kingdom at the age of 16 before coming to the United States and remained a member of the military until his retirement at age… Read More →

Reflections on 9/11: Justin Constantine

by Jenn Rowell

War is vicious, brutal and traumatizing, and never is there a true “winner.” Everyone loses to some degree–one just needs to look at the growing number of wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, the… Read More →

Reflections on 9/11: Arthur H. Wilson

by Jenn Rowell

Eleven years ago our nation was forever changed by the cowardly acts of terrorists, attacked on our own soil. It was no surprise to me when after the attacks young men and women… Read More →

Reflections on 9/11: Gary Fry

by Jenn Rowell

For Vietnam veterans like myself, the Vietnam War was full of days that will never be forgotten. Not understood by every U.S. citizen, veterans understand that certain calendar dates open the floodgates of… Read More →

Reflections on 9/11: Bruce McKenty

by Jenn Rowell

As a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, each year since that tragic day, I have had many opportunities to consider and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. With the possible… Read More →

My War Story

by Jenn Rowell

This is another installment in our Lessons from War project, in which Jan C. Scruggs interviews prominent Americans about their experiences during the Vietnam War. Allan Hoe was born in Hawaii and his ancestors go back to… Read More →

A Simple Salute

by Jenn Rowell

By Jan C. Scruggs Many stories were shared during two recent VVMF events in Kentucky. But some stand out. For one Vietnam veteran, decorations, awards and recognition weren’t his greatest honors. It was… Read More →

It’s Time for More Than a Parade

by Jason Cain

Headlines over the past few days, including an AP article picked up by many of the nation’s newspapers, are lamenting that there is no national parade being planned for veterans returning from Iraq.… Read More →

America’s Legacy of Service by Jan C. Scruggs

by pgwalt3212

America is at War?  News to many Americans, but not all. For more than a decade, U.S. troops have been engaged in dangerous combat thousands of miles from home. The deaths, injuries and long term… Read More →