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Honoring Our Heroes: A Social Story for Memorial Day What is Memorial Day? It's a special day in the United States (on the last Monday of May) to remember all the brave men and women who served in the military. These are people who wear uniforms and protect our country. Why do we remember them? ️ Some of these heroes fought in battles to keep us safe, and some might not be here anymore because they died protecting our freedom. How do we celebrate? We visit cemeteries (special places where people are buried) to place flowers on their graves. We might see parades with flags and people in uniforms. (Flags represent America!) What can you do? Help hang a flag! Draw pictures to thank veterans! Spreading Awareness: As we approach Memorial Day, consider sharing resources about veterans' services or organizations supporting military families with your network. #MemorialDay #SocialStory #AutismAwareness #ThankYouVeterans #RememberingHeroes

Whether you're serving on active duty, a veteran, or supporter of our veteran community, you don't want to miss this! The VBC purpose is three-fold: 1) Assist transitioning service members through networking, discussions of important events, introductions to industries across the region, and ensuring service members are personally introduced to leaders in the aforementioned groups. 2) Translate our military service to community service, ensuring we continue our leadership into non-profit, volunteer, and civil service organizations.  3) Continue our sense of camaraderie, thus safeguarding the bonds established during our military service and establishing a safety net of resources for veterans.

When service members are in the military, their mission and sense of purpose are clear, and their lives are structured to meet those objectives. But when service members suddenly take on the new title of “veteran”, their new mission may not be so clear. They have to fulfill these needs on their own – often for the first time in their lives. Veteran reintegration is more than the statistics; it's about rebuilding lives, restoring purpose, and fostering community. You can help Warriors & Quiet Waters guide post-9/11 combat veterans to thrive this Giving Tuesday by supporting us at the link below: https://hubs.la/Q02b4GvV0

Check out the findings of Military Family Advisory Network's research on the needs of post-9/11 military families. #MilitaryCaregivers

Caregiver & Family Well-being White Paper Excerpt "The findings from these three complementary research endeavors suggest that caregivers need deeper and broader support systems like peer networks, health and wellbeing services, financial support, and special consideration for caregivers who are also parents." Thank you MFAN & WWP for researching and exploring the support that military caregivers need.

Supporting Families of Fallen and Injured Military Personnel Our goal is to assist the families of individuals wounded, injured, or killed during combat operations. Our fallen heroes' families experience various forms of suffering, whether physical or psychological. Learn how your organization can provide support. https://wwfs.org #WWFS #veterans #resources #support #donatetoday #shedinglightonstories #TogetherWeServe

🌟 Honoring Our Heroes on Giving Tuesday! 🌟 Today, I am proud to shine a light on the incredible work of the Black Dagger organization, dedicated to supporting our veterans and their families. As we embark on this special day called Giving Tuesday, let's come together to make a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. 🎗️ Join us in showing our gratitude and support for our veterans by making a donation to Black Dagger today. 🎗️ Black Dagger offers a wide range of programs and services that aim to empower, uplift, and provide essential resources to veterans and their families. From mental health support, teaching our youth how to hunt, shoot and so much more, their commitment to our heroes knows no bounds. 💙 Here's how you can contribute to their meaningful cause: 💙 1️⃣ Donate: Visit Black Dagger's website, or scan the QR code and make a financial contribution. Every dollar counts, and your generosity will directly impact the lives of those who have served our country. 2️⃣ Volunteer: Share your time and skills by becoming a volunteer for Black Dagger. Your expertise can make a significant difference in assisting veterans in their transition to civilian life. 3️⃣ Spread the Word: Help raise awareness about Black Dagger's mission by sharing their stories and achievements on social media. By amplifying their voice, we can reach more individuals who are passionate about supporting our veterans. 4️⃣ Collaborate: If you represent an organization or business, consider partnering with Black Dagger. By joining forces, we can create even more opportunities and support systems for our heroes and their families. 🌟 Together, let's make this Giving Tuesday a day of immense impact and gratitude. 🌟 Join me in supporting Black Dagger and honoring our heroes who have selflessly served our nation. Together, we can make a difference and show our unwavering support for those who have sacrificed so much for us.

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Remembrance Day is about pausing, reflecting, and acknowledging the sacrifice and contributions of the many selfless individuals that contributed to our freedom as a country. We remember those that have fallen, the wounded that came home, the service members, their families, and all that have been touched by military service. #RemembranceDay Learn more about MNP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: https://bit.ly/498WDOU

As a nation, we have always celebrated our Armed Forces, and rarely more so than during Armed Forces Week. But, with more than 7,000 people leaving than joining last year, our Armed Forces face an existential recruitment and retention challenge. There is no question that the lived experience of our service personnel, on the sites they call home, plays a significant part in people’s decision on whether they want to join, or will continue to serve. As the result of an insightful collaboration with military leaders, industry experts, the charitable and academic sectors and our Sodexo team we have pulled together a white paper discussing the future of the lived experience on base in the 2030s. Please see the report here: https://lnkd.in/drmGRvHs