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Purple Up! day, celebrated on Thursday, April 15, 2021. is a time for Americans to show their support for active and veteran military families. WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT ON PURPLE UP DAY. Wear purple on Purple Up Day – Wearing purple is a visible way for everyone to show support and thank military […]
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, Americans “salute the selfless service members throughout our history who gave of their own liberty to ensure ours, and we renew our commitment to remaining a nation worthy of their extraordinary sacrifices,” President Barack Obama said in his proclamation […]
Honoring Gold Star Families Gold star families – spouses, children, parents, siblings or others whose loved one died in service to our nation – are a vital part of our country’s military community and history. How did the term gold star originate? During World War I, families displayed small banners with a […]
The well-being of all the children of our active and veteran military is important. The United Relief Foundation is focused on women veterans with children because: Women veterans are at least twice as likely to be homeless as non-veteran women. and more likely to be single parents. April is designated as the Month of […]