This Military Veteran makes others smile every day in spite of his injuries, limitations, and pain both physical and emotional. Matt Birr gets our Thanks today. Matt Birr gets our gratitude today on Thank You Thursday. Thanks for the smiles Matt! It is my believe that the world doesn’t smile enough. Your contribution is greatly… Read More
Discounts for Veterans and Military
Thank You Thursday recognizes Police Officers – GREAT Video!
Law Enforcement has been in the news a lot lately and in the conventional fashion of the news, most of what we’ve heard is negative. Not this time! From WFAA News 8 comes this refreshing and heart warming video and interview, this went viral a few weeks ago and for good reason… Just watch!! Our… Read More
Memorials show metro Phoenix commitment to Veterans
There are many reasons that I love Arizona. For this, Arizona has earned my respect and my admiration…. ~Bill Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler and Gilbert have all seen plans and, in some cases, construction, of similar projects with their own unique elements. Patrick Leary, The Republic | azcentral.com When plans to develop a replica of the… Read More
Fitness Company hiring Veterans / Job Listing on hireveterans.com
Fitness & Wellness Professional Services is hiring Veterans. Here is their job listing on HireVeterans.com and a link to the job listing. Fitness & Wellness Professional Services, LLC (F&WPS) was formed to provide fitness and wellness services for the advancement of the community’s health and well-being. Partnering with hospitals to deliver full-service, hospital affiliated fitness… Read More
Military Dogs and Their Servicemen, More Than Just a Working Relationship
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona recently worked with an Army Veteran Josh Tucker, to reunite him with Ellen, the Military Dog he served with. AZCentral recently published the story. Josh suffered traumatic brain injury while serving in Afghanistan and now suffers from PTSD. It was a two-year struggle but they are together now and it’s… Read More
I bet Emma Didlake never thought she’d be famous
Emma Didlake is 110 years old and she’s headed for the White House! It is believed that Ms. Didlake is the oldest livingUS Military Veteran. Two years ago she was honored with the James Weldon Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award and now she’ll meet the President. At 38 years old with five children, Ms. Didlake was… Read More
VA busts four home loan myths that hurt Veteran homebuyers
From the US Department of Veterans Affairs, a fantastic article on VA Home Loans. The VA Home Loan is the most powerful home buying tool on the market. It—and the GI Bill—literally reshaped post-War America, and it’s a big reason why the historic VA Loan Guaranty Program has surged since the housing crash. Despite generations… Read More
It’s Simple to Send a Soldier a Smile
Send a Soldier a Smile It’s getting closer to the holidays… well alright, it is still in the triple digits around here… but Lynda and Mike are already thinking about making the holidays smile-worthy for deployed Military personnel, and you can help! Read on to find out more. Lynda and Mike Wooten, whose son was… Read More
Who needs flood insurance? You may be surprised.
Believe it or not you may need flood insurance in the desert. As recently as last summer, there was major flood damage from Monsoon rains. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States, according to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. And even the briefest of floods with only a few inches… Read More
Antique buff ? How to decorate any home with antiques.
Whether it is an ornate armoire or a set of antique tea cups, you may have quite a few possessions that once belonged to beloved members of your family — items that you want to incorporate into your home. However, as styles and tastes change with time, it might be difficult to find the right… Read More